Lesley Papper, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Client-Centred Therapy

About Lesley

Lesley Papper is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She has nine years of experience and works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addiction, eating issues and relationship problems. Lesley also lists social anxiety and phobia among the areas she supports.

Lesley uses a blend of approaches in her work. Sessions often begin with practical steps to address immediate difficulties. She also looks at where difficulties may have originated to understand how past experiences shape current thoughts and behaviour. This mix aims to balance short-term relief with deeper reflection.

Her style is collaborative and person-focused. She encourages self-acceptance and small, manageable changes. Lesley emphasises building routines and coping strategies that can reduce distress and support day-to-day functioning.

She has worked with people affected by trauma, hidden or physical disabilities, neurodiversity, and the long-term effects of living in environments designed for neurotypical people. Clients have come for help with sleeping problems, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, career stress and choosing healthier coping habits.

Sessions can be short-term or longer-term according to the person’s needs. Lesley asks people to set the pace and the topics they want to address. Practical steps, reflective exploration and goal-focused work are all options within her practice.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Lesley draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that are easy to follow. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that match what matters most, which can help with avoidance and fear. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical tasks to reduce symptoms like anxious thinking or sleep disruption.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lesley will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that suit the person’s needs. That shared decision-making helps keep sessions relevant and focused on practical change as well as understanding feelings and history.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and registered professionals commonly adapt exercises, homework and conversational techniques for remote sessions to keep progress moving.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-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 issues Communication 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 shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life 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 issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lesley help with?

She works with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, sleeping problems, self-esteem and related areas such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred work, CBT, psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused techniques to combine immediate coping strategies with longer reflection.

How much experience does she have?

Lesley has nine years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and with diverse presenting issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Lesley accepts international clients.

What session formats are provided?

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

How are fees handled?

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

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.