Lesley Palm, BACP

Lesley Palm offers a calm, client-led approach to counselling and coaching, recognising that taking the first step toward change often requires real courage. She works at the client’s pace, providing a gentle presence during periods of intense difficulty or life transitions. Building a strong, respectful relationship is central to her practice and she sees it as a privilege to walk alongside people as they pursue a more rewarding and fulfilling life.

Lesley brings four years of professional experience and holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates adherence to recognised professional standards. She is also a qualified life coach and a mindfulness teacher, training that informs a practical, compassionate style that balances short-term goal work with deeper emotional exploration.

To help determine whether her way of working is a good fit, Lesley offers a free initial consultation intended to get to know one another and assess compatibility. She provides telephone and video sessions to accommodate different needs and preferences, and she welcomes clients who are ready to explore change, manage stress or anxiety, address relationship and addiction concerns, or work through grief, trauma and other life challenges.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive space where the client sets the pace and direction. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding and strengthen their sense of agency in relationships and life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment. It is often used to help manage stress, reduce overwhelm and increase emotional regulation in everyday life.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational style designed to help people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change. It can be particularly useful for stages of change around habits, addictions or major life decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lesley works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques and pace so that therapy feels practical and aligned with each person’s priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life or to access help from different locations. Working with registered professionals in these formats can make therapy more accessible while preserving the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work.