Lesley Papper

• Stress and anxiety
• ACT and CBT
• Grief and loss

About Lesley

Lesley Papper works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, eating concerns, depression, addictions and related issues using an integrative counselling approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has nine years' experience.

Lesley offers one-to-one counselling that aims to address both immediate difficulties and longer-term patterns. She explains things plainly and helps people look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours to find more helpful ways of coping. Sessions can be short-term or longer-term, depending on what the person wants.

Her practice draws on several established approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas. Lesley may look at how past experiences affect present behaviour as well as practical steps to manage symptoms now. The focus is on building structure, resilience and more adaptive habits.

Lesley has worked with people affected by grief, low mood, addiction, eating problems, anxiety and survivors of sexual violence. She also has experience supporting people with hidden or physical disabilities and neurodiverse clients who describe challenges from living in a predominantly neurotypical world.

She encourages self-acceptance and self-care as starting points for change. Initial sessions typically explore the presenting problem and practical goals, then agree a plan that fits the person's pace and priorities.

How her counselling approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation problems by encouraging practical steps rather than battling thoughts directly.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses structured techniques to change patterns that maintain distress and is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences influence current behaviour and relationships. This can be helpful for people who want to understand recurring patterns, attachment issues or long-standing emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. This collaborative planning helps shape a practical plan for sessions.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the options available before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when there is limited time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer this flexibility while working with you on the goals agreed in sessions.

Topics Lesley lists

• Stress and 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 and 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

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Lesley

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses an integrative approach combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and client-centred work.

How long has she been practising?

She has nine years' experience as a practising counsellor.

Is she a registered practitioner and where is she based?

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

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

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

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.