- Mindfulness therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Life coaching
About Lesley
Lesley Palm is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, low self‑esteem and coping with major life changes, and she also supports people exploring life purpose and career questions. Lesley offers an initial consultation so people can see if her way of working feels right for them.
Lesley combines client‑centred counselling with mindfulness work and motivational interviewing. Sessions are guided by the person's priorities and pace. She aims to build a trusting relationship and listens for what matters most to each person.
In sessions Lesley helps people talk through grief, relationship strain, anger and parenting stresses. She also supports those facing bereavement, trauma, substance issues and process addictions such as gambling or problematic internet behaviour. Practical coping strategies and fresh perspectives are offered alongside reflective listening.
As a qualified life coach and mindfulness teacher she brings tools for setting goals and practicing attention skills. This can be useful when someone feels stuck after a career change, separation, health shift or during midlife questioning. The focus is on what the person wants to address next.
Lesley works with adults on a range of concerns including ADHD, depression, obsessive or compulsive behaviours, and feelings of isolation. Sessions can proceed at a steady, manageable pace with options for telephone and video meetings noted in her original profile.
To begin, people are invited to use the site process to complete a short questionnaire and book an initial meeting. That first appointment is used to agree goals and decide how best to move forward.
Approaches used online and how they help
Lesley draws on client‑centred counselling which focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings and choices without being directed by the counsellor.She also uses mindfulness techniques that teach simple attention and breathing practices. These can help reduce overwhelming reactivity and provide tools for managing stress or panic in day‑to‑day life.
Motivational interviewing is part of her work for people who want to make changes but feel ambivalent. It helps clarify personal reasons for change and supports setting small, achievable steps toward goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, then agree which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work progresses.
Confirm the practical session options before you book. The original profile lists telephone and video meetings; please check current arrangements when you complete the short matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, and allow quick check‑ins when life is busy.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self‑esteem, grief, depression and life purpose concerns among other issues.
How would she describe her approach?
Her approach combines client‑centred counselling with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to focus on the person's priorities and pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as noted in her profile.
Which session formats are used?
The original profile mentions telephone and video sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.