Lesley Papper
Warm, practical counsellor for daily struggles
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About Lesley
Lesley Papper welcomes people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, parenting strain, career worries, ADHD and compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with intimacy-related issues, family conflict, and life changes such as ageing or illness.
Lesley aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, accepting space to talk through what matters now. Lesley is a BACP counsellor with nine years of practice.
Background and approach
She uses a blend of approaches to suit each person rather than relying on a single method. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change, and on practical steps to get there. When someone wants to understand patterns, Lesley may look at past experiences alongside present behaviour.
When the need is more immediate, she uses problem-focused techniques to bring quick relief and clearer thinking. She encourages small, manageable shifts and helps build routines that support wellbeing. The work is collaborative and paced to the individual.
Lesley emphasises self-acceptance and self-care as starting points. She invites clients to notice strengths they already have and to practise new ways of coping between sessions. People with complex situations, including chronic illness, neurodiversity, adoption and foster care backgrounds, or who have survived sexual violence, have been part of her caseload.
Lesley offers both short-term and longer-term therapy, aiming to help people find steadier ways to move forward.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 9
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 398883
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Lesley's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Lesley works with
Everything Lesley lists, 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
Approaches Lesley lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Lesley works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lesley will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest which methods to try first. The plan can change as progress is made, and decisions are taken together to suit the client's needs.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered and accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to be used between sessions so practical skills carry into everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Lesley help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, eating concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD and related life changes.
How would you describe her way of working?
She works collaboratively and adapts to what each person needs, combining short-term problem solving with deeper exploration of patterns when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lesley has nine years of practical experience working in a variety of settings and with many different concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, noted as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients arrange sessions?
International clients are accepted; confirm time zone arrangements when scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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