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Lesley Palm, BACP

Lesley Palm is a counsellor who offers a calm, patient approach to people facing hard times.

About Lesley

Lesley Palm is a counsellor who offers a calm, patient approach to people facing hard times. She works in the United Kingdom and uses a style that lets the client lead the pace and focus of sessions. Lesley holds BACP registration, which she lists among her professional details, and she has four years of experience in practice.

Lesley aims to build a trusting working relationship first. She prefers simple, direct conversations that help people sort through overwhelming feelings.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and grounded in what matters most to the person coming for support. She helps with anxiety, stress, depression and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and grief, as well as life changes like divorce, career shifts or midlife questions.

Additional areas she works with include ADHD-related concerns, anger, isolation and relationship issues. Lesley uses mindfulness skills and a client-centred approach to guide sessions. She also draws on motivational interviewing when people want to make practical changes, such as addressing substance use or improving daily routines.

Conversations may include simple mindfulness exercises and practical steps toward a goal. Sessions are offered by video and telephone, and Lesley also offers text-based options. She describes herself as a life coach and mindfulness teacher alongside her counselling practice, and she focuses on helping people make steady, realistic progress.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	382497	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lesley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Lesley names

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How client-centred and mindful approaches work online

Lesley uses client-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them name concerns and priorities in the session. Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple breathing and awareness practices that calm stress and reduce rumination. These practices can be taught in a session and practised between meetings to help with anxiety or low mood. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to explore change, helping people weigh options, find their own reasons to shift behaviour, and plan small steps forward.

Choosing an approach is part of the work. Lesley will discuss options with the client and adapt methods to their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the client’s feedback guides adjustments to style and focus.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and simple mindfulness practice. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people access therapy around work, travel or family commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Lesley support?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns, and also works with addiction, trauma, grief and life changes.

What is Lesley’s therapeutic style?

Her approach is calm and client-centred, using mindful practices and motivational interviewing to help people set and reach goals at their own pace.

How much experience does Lesley have?

She has four years of experience working as a counsellor and life coach in the United Kingdom.

What professional credential does she list?

Lesley lists BACP among her professional details as her credential.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries as well.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lesley?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.