- Integrative methods
- Focus on eating issues
- Hypnotherapy informed
About Lesley
Lesley Parfitt is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS and has five years of practice, working with people who struggle with stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. Lesley also supports those facing eating issues and challenges with self esteem.
Lesley uses a depth-oriented, integrative way of working that adapts to each person. She draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside humanistic and Jungian perspectives. Cognitive behavioural methods are also used when they suit a person’s goals.
Her background includes clinical hypnotherapy and a pluralistic approach, which means sessions are shaped around what helps the individual rather than a single method. Lesley may combine different techniques to address attachment issues, body image and control difficulties in therapy.
She also brings embodied practices into her work, with training in yoga and breathwork that focus on trauma and menopause. Those elements can be woven into conversations where they feel helpful to managing mood, panic and post-traumatic stress concerns.
Lesley aims for a collaborative relationship in sessions. She listens, helps people make sense of difficult patterns, and supports practical steps people can try between meetings. To begin, readers are invited to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How Lesley’s approaches translate to online work
Lesley commonly draws on Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centred methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Attachment-Based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current feelings and reactions. Client-Centred therapy focuses on being listened to openly and without judgement, which can help people feel understood and decide their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to try between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to agree what feels most useful, test different ways of working, and adjust based on progress and preferences. That means the plan can change as needs become clearer.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit more easily into busy routines, reduce travel time and make short check-ins possible during a work break. Others prefer longer sessions to explore deeper material. Discussing practical arrangements with the therapist helps match the session style to everyday life and treatment goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lesley support?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and eating issues. Her listed focus also includes panic disorder and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is depth-oriented and integrative. She blends psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioural ideas to suit each person.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of experience and uses a pluralistic approach alongside clinical hypnotherapy and Jungian ideas. She also practises yoga and breathwork for trauma and menopause.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as her listed credential.
Can sessions be offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.