Lesley Papper, BACP

Lesley Papper offers help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports those facing eating problems, addictions, sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD and parenting stress. Lesley works with people affected by trauma, abuse, chronic illness, caregiving strain and life changes. Her practice includes attention to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and issues faced by neurodiverse people.

Lesley is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, described as BACP. She works in a warm, accepting manner and invites people to explore their difficulties at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions aim to reduce unhelpful coping patterns and build healthier strategies for day-to-day life.

In therapy she combines different ways of working to match the person and the problem. Some sessions look at current thoughts and behaviours, while others explore how past experiences shaped present reactions. The focus can be short-term practical change or a longer process of understanding and growth.

Lesley encourages self-acceptance and stronger self-care routines as part of change. She helps people take practical steps toward structure and resilience. The goal is to support lasting improvements rather than quick fixes.

With nine years of experience, Lesley draws on a range of approaches to support each person’s needs. Prospective clients can expect collaborative work, clear aims and time set aside to understand their unique story.

How Lesley’s approaches translate to online therapy

Lesley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy among other approaches. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them and supports taking values-based action. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical steps to change behaviours and mood, useful for anxiety, depression and sleep issues.

The right approach is part of the work itself. Lesley will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then agree a plan together. That collaborative conversation helps shape whether short-term tasks or deeper exploration are best for you.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by reducing travel and allowing sessions at times that suit busy schedules. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or avoid being on camera if that helps someone engage better. Many registered and accredited professionals use similar methods effectively online, and approaches like ACT and CBT adapt well to remote conversations.