Lesley Palm, BACP

Lesley Palm welcomes people who are ready to take a first step toward change and recognises how much courage that can take. She offers a gentle, client-led approach that moves at the pace set by each person, helping to make overwhelming difficulties feel more manageable. Lesley sees it as a privilege to work alongside clients as they seek a more rewarding and fulfilling life and focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change.

Clients can expect an initial free consultation designed to get to know one another and to ensure personal styles are a good fit before committing to ongoing sessions. Lesley provides telephone and video appointments and is trained as a life coach and a mindfulness teacher, bringing practical coaching tools and present-moment techniques into therapeutic work when appropriate.

Lesley is registered with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, addictions, and many other concerns. She invites prospective clients to get in touch by email or phone to make an appointment and take the next step toward positive change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lesley draws on client-centered therapy to place each person's experience at the heart of the work - this approach prioritises empathy, active listening, and support so clients can explore feelings and make decisions that feel right for them. Mindfulness therapy is offered to help people develop present-moment awareness and practical techniques for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. Motivational interviewing is used when clients face ambivalence or want to make changes such as addressing addictive behaviours - it is a collaborative, goal-focused conversation that strengthens personal motivation for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lesley works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to maintain continuity when travel or relocation is a factor, and to access registered professionals from different locations. This range of options supports accessibility and consistent progress toward therapeutic goals.