Therapist
Lesley Papper
BACP
Experienced counsellor for life challenges
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- Warm accepting space
- Practical and reflective
- BACP member
About Lesley
Lesley offers a warm, accepting space where clients can talk about what feels hard. She aims to balance tackling immediate problems alongside longer-term goals. Sessions are paced to the individual and shaped around each person’s priorities.
Her approach blends practical and reflective methods. Lesley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred and Psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused techniques. This mix means practical tools can sit beside looking at where patterns began.
Lesley often explores how coping habits developed and what they do for a person now. She encourages small, realistic steps towards change and supports clients to build routines and resilience. Self-care and self-acceptance are central themes in her work.
She has nine years’ experience working in a range of settings. Lesley has worked with people living with physical and hidden disabilities, and with neurodiverse clients who have navigated environments built for neurotypical people. Her style is collaborative, kind and grounded in everyday language.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How Lesley’s approaches translate to online therapy
Lesley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to clarify values that guide small steps forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical changes that can improve mood and sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lesley will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That means therapy can be adjusted over time, mixing reflective exploration with short-term, goal-focused techniques when needed.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel. They can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises, worksheets and behavioural tasks so they work well in an online setting.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Lesley supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, as well as eating concerns, addictions, sleep problems and ADHD.
How would you describe Lesley’s therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, accepting and collaborative. She combines practical tools with space to understand where patterns began and how they affect daily life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has nine years’ experience working in a variety of settings and with people facing grief, low mood, addiction, eating disorders and neurodiversity challenges.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
Lesley is a member of the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options with the service before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees or payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lesley?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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