Lesley Palm, BACP

Lesley uses client-centred therapy to keep the person’s needs at the heart of every session. That means she listens first, follows the client’s lead and helps them find their own solutions. It is useful for people who feel unheard or unsure where to begin and prefer a paced, respectful conversation.

Mindfulness therapy is offered to help people notice thoughts and bodily responses with less judgement. Simple breathing and awareness exercises are used to reduce reactivity and support coping with anxiety, stress and depressive thinking. Motivational interviewing helps those who want to change but feel stuck; it focuses on clarifying values, strengthening motivation and planning small, achievable steps.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques in early sessions, and adjust the plan as needed. This collaborative way makes it easier to test what works and to adapt if circumstances change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video is useful for a fuller conversation, phone calls are good when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can serve for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, travel or family commitments while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.