Lesley Palm

BACP

United Kingdom

Gentle, client-led counselling and coaching

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 382497

Experience

4 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Mindfulness practice
   • Life coaching

   About Lesley

   Lesley Palm is a counsellor who aims to make starting therapy less daunting. She offers a gentle, client-led approach and welcomes people who are ready to talk about change. Lesley works from a belief that the relationship in the room matters most, and she invites people to move at a pace that feels manageable.

   She uses techniques from Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Lesley also draws on client-centred ways of working, which put the person's experience first, and mindfulness practices to build calm and focus. These approaches are offered alongside her background as a life coach and mindfulness teacher, which shape practical and reflective sessions.

   Lesley has four years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration. She provides an initial consultation to get to know each person and to check that styles match before regular sessions begin.

   The counsellor helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, grief and depression. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, career crossroads, and changes linked to ageing and midlife. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change.

   Lesley offers telephone and video sessions. People who are based outside the United Kingdom may also be able to work with her; check current options when booking. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy route and complete a short matching questionnaire.

2. How Lesley’s approaches work for online therapy

   Lesley uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on gentle questioning and reflective listening to build motivation and reduce resistance. Client-Centred Therapy is another main influence, which means sessions centre on the person's experience and priorities rather than a fixed agenda. Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop present-moment focus and simple practices that reduce stress and improve attention.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lesley will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. Together they will try different techniques and agree what feels most helpful, adjusting the plan as work progresses.
   
   The profile notes that Lesley offers telephone and video sessions, so people should confirm the exact formats when they book. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, save travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Telephone calls can be useful when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, while video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation when preferred. Check session options and scheduling details during the initial consultation to decide what suits everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

   Also works with

   LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

   Experience

   4+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Lesley help with?

   Lesley supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and grief. She also works with relationship issues, parenting pressures, career decisions and ageing-related concerns.

   What is her way of working in sessions?

   The approach is gentle and client-led, with an emphasis on listening and collaboration. Sessions can include motivational conversations and mindfulness exercises to support change and calm.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor and life coach. That time has included supporting people through a wide range of personal challenges.

   What credentials and location apply?

   Lesley holds BACP registration from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her profile is based in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages and international access are available?

   Sessions are offered in English. She is able to accept clients from outside the United Kingdom; check current arrangements when booking.

   How are sessions delivered?

   The biography states that telephone and video sessions are offered. Please confirm the exact session options before booking.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm pricing details when you begin the matching process.

   What is the first step to begin?

   Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. An initial consultation is offered to check fit.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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