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Lesley Papper, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersDepression

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Lesley Papper is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and relationship or intimacy challenges. She also supports people dealing with eating concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career change, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Lesley offers practical support for coping with trauma, abuse, bereavement and life transitions.

She creates a warm, accepting space and works at each person’s pace. Sessions aim to understand what keeps unhelpful patterns going and to try different ways of responding.

Background and approach

Lesley encourages self-care and gradual steps toward more balanced routines and clearer boundaries. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with elements of psychodynamic and solution-focused practice. That mix lets her tailor the work to immediate problems and longer-term patterns.

She focuses on both present-day coping and where difficulties may have started. Lesley is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP. She has nine years' experience working in a range of settings and with people who live with physical health conditions, hidden disabilities and neurodivergence.

Therapy can be brief or longer term depending on goals. Sessions emphasise building resilience, structure and skills that people can use after therapy ends. Lesley aims to help clients take practical, manageable steps toward feeling steadier and more able to cope.

Sessions are offered in English and Lesley accepts international clients. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How practical approaches meet online therapy

Lesley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Client-Centred work provides a non-judgemental space where people can feel heard and work through emotions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and offers specific techniques to reduce distress and improve sleep, mood or daily routines.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Lesley will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to each person's needs and goals. That collaborative process means practical tools can be introduced alongside deeper reflection when useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and more in-depth conversation. Phone sessions can be a good fit when video is not possible or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need to fit therapy around work, or want regular, brief contact between sessions. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to choose the format that best fits daily life.
What kinds of problems can this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and relationship or intimacy issues, plus sleep, eating and career concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and accepting. She works collaboratively and focuses on practical steps and understanding unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working in a variety of settings with people facing emotional and practical challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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