Lesley Papper , BACP

Lesley Papper is an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She has practised in a variety of settings and combines therapeutic approaches to meet each person’s individual needs. Lesley currently works with Betterhelp and also maintains an independent private practice; she can be contacted at [email protected].

She provides a warm, accepting, and personal space for individuals who wish to explore their difficulties. Lesley recognises that people often develop coping strategies that were once useful but can later become harmful, and she supports clients to identify healthier alternatives while respecting the role those strategies once played. Her work encourages self-acceptance and self-care, inviting people to regard themselves with greater kindness as they take steps towards change.

Lesley balances attention to immediate concerns with longer-term goals, collaborating with clients to decide whether to focus on present difficulties or to explore where patterns began in order to better understand emotions and behaviours. She has supported people through grief, low mood and depression, addiction and eating disorders, anxiety and stress, survivors of sexual violence, and clients living with hidden or physical disabilities and neurodiverse needs. She offers short-term or longer-term therapy, works at each client’s pace, and emphasizes building resilience and structure aimed at lasting therapeutic change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lesley integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online work to meet varied needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports taking meaningful action in line with personal values - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathic therapeutic relationship where the client’s experience is prioritized - this approach supports self-acceptance and emotional exploration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms and build coping skills - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lesley works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the focus over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Lesley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and life circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, which can help people maintain regular contact and build momentum in their work.