Lesley Parfitt
Integrative counsellor focusing on eating and attachment
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About Lesley
Lesley Parfitt is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a pluralistic, integrative perspective. She holds NCPS and draws on a range of therapeutic ideas to tailor work to each person. Lesley has five years of clinical experience and offers help for issues such as stress, anxiety, eating concerns and trauma.
Lesley usually begins by listening to what matters most to the client. She uses attachment-based thinking to look at relationship patterns and client-centred ways of working to keep sessions focused on the person's experience.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioural tools are used when helpful to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Her practice also pays attention to body-related experiences and deeper emotional patterns. This can include work around body image, control issues, guilt, shame and post-traumatic stress.
Lesley combines talking work with techniques such as hypnotherapy when it fits the person's needs and goals. People who prefer reflective, depth-oriented work tend to find her approach useful. She aims to create a calm space to talk things through, identify patterns and try out different ways of coping.
Lesley also supports people exploring life purpose, forgiveness and self-love. Sessions are offered in English and Lesley accepts international clients. Practical details such as cost use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS21-02432
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
Approaches Lesley lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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 therapeutic process. Lesley will explore the client's needs, goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the work develops.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use approaches like guided imagery or hypnotherapy in a familiar setting. Ask about practical arrangements and session length when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Lesley help with?
Lesley works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns and low self esteem. She also focuses on attachment issues, body image, control issues and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and pluralistic, combining depth-oriented exploration with practical tools. She uses client-centred listening alongside attachment and cognitive behavioural techniques when useful.
What is her clinical experience?
Lesley has five years of clinical experience working as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist. Her practice blends psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive approaches.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the credential NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Lesley accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription-based cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription tier and scheduling.
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.
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