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Lesley Palm, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

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Lesley Palm is a counsellor who takes a gentle, client-led approach. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by life changes, stress, anxiety, addiction, grief or low self-esteem. Lesley works in English and offers sessions online to people inside and outside the United Kingdom.

She keeps sessions simple and straightforward. Conversations move at the client's pace and focus on what matters most right now. Lesley combines talk-based work with coaching and mindfulness tools to help people notice choices and take small steps forward.

Background and approach

Lesley is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP. Her background includes four years of professional practice supporting people through relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting worries, career issues, ADHD and mood difficulties. Her style is warm and collaborative rather than directive.

She aims to build a trusting connection and to make practical plans that fit everyday life. Mindfulness exercises, goal-focused coaching and client-centred listening are used as needed. Lesley can also help with more specific concerns such as hoarding, process addictions, alcohol and drug problems, obsessive or compulsive behaviours, and feelings linked to ageing or isolation.

Sessions can help with anger, forgiveness, guilt, jealousy and finding meaning during midlife. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then book a session that suits their schedule. Lesley offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.

How Lesley uses client-centred and mindfulness work online

Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard. The counsellor listens without directing and helps people find their own answers. This approach is useful for people feeling stuck, anxious or lacking confidence because it focuses on personal pacing and understanding.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to notice thoughts and feelings without judgment. These short exercises can reduce reactivity and help with stress, cravings and low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify why change matters to them and find internal motivation for steps like reducing substance use or changing habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Lesley will discuss different options and work with clients to select approaches that fit personal goals and preferences. She aims to be collaborative and to adjust methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when that matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a quieter voice-only check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching or people who prefer writing their thoughts. Together these formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the same therapeutic focus.
What concerns does Lesley help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Lesley also works with issues like self-harm, ADHD-related struggles, parenting worries and career strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is gentle and client-led, focusing on an open conversation and practical next steps. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Lesley has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including relationship problems, trauma, addiction and mood issues.
Where is Lesley based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Lesley accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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