Lesley Papper, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Warm and accepting
Practical focus
Values led work

About Lesley

Lesley Papper is a counsellor with nine years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She works with issues such as grief, eating problems, addictions, trauma and anger, and supports those dealing with sleep problems, self-esteem and parenting concerns. Lesley welcomes discussion of ADHD, compassion fatigue and career or life change worries, and she offers an accepting, warm approach.

She describes therapy as a shared process. Lesley listens and helps people notice patterns in thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going. Decisions about looking at early life, current behaviour, or practical steps are made together. The focus is on finding realistic, healthier ways to cope rather than blame.

Lesley draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment ideas to help people live by their values, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Client-centred listening and psychodynamic thinking help uncover how past experience shapes present feelings and choices.

Sessions may be short-term or longer-term depending on the client and the issue. Lesley emphasises building resilience and creating structure in everyday life. The aim is steady, manageable change that fits into a person’s routine.

She is a BACP member, works in the United Kingdom, and offers work with international clients in English. To begin, Lesley asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame HoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Lesley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values, especially when anxiety or avoidance get in the way. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical experiments, which can reduce stress and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest a way forward. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel, and it can reduce the time taken to attend appointments. Video or audio options may allow for face-to-face style conversation or a simpler check-in if someone prefers not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can work with clients across different locations, and Lesley accepts international clients in English.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Lesley help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, eating issues, addictions and trauma-related concerns, among other challenges.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and accepting, with an emphasis on listening, exploring thoughts and everyday habits, and agreeing practical steps together.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has nine years of clinical experience working in a range of settings and with people facing a broad set of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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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