Lesley Papper, BACP
Lesley Papper offers support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems and many other concerns.
About Lesley
Lesley Papper offers support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems and many other concerns. She works with issues such as eating difficulties, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and career worries. Lesley also helps people facing parenting strains, compassion fatigue, ADHD and the fallout from trauma and abuse.
Lesley is a BACP-registered counsellor with nine years of experience. She provides a warm, accepting space where people can talk about what is hard for them.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and pace rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Her way of working is collaborative and practical. For some concerns she focuses on current patterns and steps to change them.
For others she looks back at how past events might still influence feelings and behaviour today. Lesley encourages self-acceptance and small, steady steps toward healthier coping. She draws on a mix of approaches, choosing what fits the person and the problem.
That might mean using acceptance and mindfulness-based ideas, practical cognitive tools, or exploring deeper emotional themes. The aim is to help people build structure, resilience and clearer choices. Lesley offers short-term work or longer-term therapy depending on need.
Sessions can be arranged online or by phone, and she will work with people internationally. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a suitable time. People who want a calm, thoughtful counsellor who listens and helps plan next steps may find her approach helpful.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398883 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lesley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Lesley names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Lesley commonly blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with client-centred listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and take values-based action despite them, which can help with anxiety, low mood and ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for sleep, worry and mood problems. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and support while people find their own direction.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Lesley treats choice of method as collaborative and will discuss what feels most helpful for the client’s goals and situation. Some people prefer practical tasks straight away, while others want more space to reflect on past experiences; she adapts to both.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation across distance. Phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging can work well for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caregiving and busy lives.
Frequently asked
What sorts of problems does Lesley help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating difficulties, addictions, sleep problems and many other concerns.
What is Lesley’s style in sessions?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She works at the client’s pace and combines practical steps with reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
Lesley has nine years of experience working in a range of settings and with varied presenting problems.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Lesley offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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