Lesley Papper

Lesley Papper is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, eating concerns, depression, addiction and issues around intimacy. She also supports those coping with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career change, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Lesley works in a warm, accepting way and encourages self-care as a foundation for change.

She offers an initial focus on the problems you bring right now while also looking at longer-term patterns when helpful. Sessions may include looking back to understand how old habits began, and then trying different ways of responding in the present. Lesley aims to help people replace unhelpful coping strategies with alternatives that fit their lives.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Lesley listens without judgement and works at each person’s pace. She invites clients to notice what matters to them, set achievable goals, and try small steps between sessions.

Lesley is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has nine years of experience working in a range of settings and with a wide variety of difficulties, including trauma, long-term health challenges and neurodiversity-related concerns.

She offers short-term and longer-term therapy depending on what each person needs. The focus is on building structure and resilience so changes can last. If someone prefers, the work can emphasise practical strategies or deeper personal exploration.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Lesley draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, and supports living more in line with personal values. Client-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and building a trusting relationship so people can explore what matters to them. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Lesley will listen to your goals and try out ways of working together to see what fits. Some people prefer practical steps and homework, while others want more time looking into past experiences; the plan is shaped by your needs and pace.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list explicit options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family, work and daily life, reduce travel time, and allow quieter check-ins or shorter sessions when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online support that helps people keep progress between sessions and maintain continuity of care.