Lesley Papper, BACP
Lesley Papper is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Lesley
Lesley Papper is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She draws on nine years of experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. Her manner is warm and accepting and she focuses on practical ways to reduce distress and find steadier ground.
Lesley sees how coping strategies that once helped can become harmful over time. In sessions she helps people notice those patterns and try different ways of reacting.
Background and approach
She works collaboratively, addressing immediate problems while also looking at longer-term goals. Her approach is integrative. Lesley may look at past events to understand how they shape current feelings and behaviour.
She also uses practical, solution-oriented techniques to build new habits and resilience. Clients often bring issues such as relationship difficulties, addiction, eating concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, low self-esteem and career stress. She has experience supporting people living with hidden and physical disabilities, and neurodiverse clients who face extra daily challenges.
Sessions can be short-term or longer-term and progress is paced to individual needs. Lesley encourages self-acceptance and self-care as foundations for change. She aims to help people take practical steps toward a more manageable and hopeful life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398883 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lesley works with
Everything Lesley lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lesley lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She approaches therapy as a collaboration. Together the therapist and client will consider which approach or mix of approaches fits the client’s goals and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and checking what helps most for day-to-day coping and longer-term change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different routines. Video sessions suit a fuller conversational style and visual connection. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and messaging allow shorter, more frequent contact and can fit around busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family and travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Lesley help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, eating issues, relationship problems and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and accepting and she works collaboratively. Sessions focus on practical steps for immediate concerns alongside exploration of longer-term patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Lesley has nine years of clinical experience supporting people with mood, trauma, addiction and neurodiversity-related difficulties.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Lesley accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lesley?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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