About Lesley
Lesley Palm is a counsellor who offers a gentle, client-led approach to change. She introduces sessions at a pace set by the person in front of her and aims to make the first step easier for anyone feeling overwhelmed. Lesley holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP in her profile, and she has four years of experience in the United Kingdom.
She works in a way that prioritises the relationship between counsellor and client.
Background and approach
Sessions begin with a free initial consultation so people can see if they feel comfortable together. Lesley also teaches mindfulness and practises life coaching alongside counselling. People often come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, or coping with big life changes.
She also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, bereavement, anger, low self-esteem and difficulties around work or career. LGBT concerns are listed among her focus areas. Her approach is practical and down to earth.
Conversations can include mindfulness practice, exploring motivation for change, and talking through what matters most to the client. Lesley offers both telephone and video sessions, and international clients are accepted. For anyone ready to try counselling, she asks that they use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then book according to availability.
The first meeting is an opportunity to agree goals and find the right pace.
What Lesley works with
Everything Lesley lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Lesley is listed here; the rest shows what else Lesley works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lesley lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience without judgement. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s lead, which helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to talk about stress, low mood or relationship concerns.Mindfulness Therapy involves simple practices to bring attention into the moment. This can help with anxiety, rumination and coping with difficult feelings by teaching steadying techniques people can use between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is a practical, conversation-based method for people who are unsure about change. It helps clarify personal goals and find reasons to move forward, which can be useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts and career decisions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked before, and then try options together to see what fits. This collaborative process helps shape the plan as therapy progresses.
Lesley offers telephone and video sessions, so please confirm current session options when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or remove travel time. Many people find these practical benefits help them keep therapy consistent alongside work, family and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Lesley
What kinds of problems can be brought to therapy?
Lesley works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. She also helps people facing career pressure, parenting strain and questions about life purpose.
What is Lesley’s therapeutic style?
Her style is gentle and client-led, with an emphasis on the relationship between counsellor and client. Sessions often use mindfulness and motivational interviewing alongside a client-centred way of working.
How long has she been practising?
She has four years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Lesley is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are used?
The biography states that telephone and video sessions are offered. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Lesley?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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