Lesley Parfitt, NCPS

5 years in practice

Lesley Parfitt is a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice.

License and registration

NCPS: NCS21-02432 · expires December 2026
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Lesley

Lesley Parfitt is a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She holds NCPS and offers a warm, down-to-earth presence for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, eating struggles or trauma. Lesley writes plainly and aims to make therapy accessible for people who are unsure where to begin.

She works from a pluralistic, integrative stance that draws on several approaches. That means Lesley mixes methods to suit the person in front of her rather than using one fixed model.

Background and approach

Sessions often focus on understanding patterns, feelings, and beliefs that keep problems alive, and on practical steps to feel steadier day to day. Clients can expect a depth-oriented way of working that still pays attention to day-to-day coping.

Lesley may use elements of Existential therapy to look at meaning and choice, Attachment-based ideas to examine relationship patterns, and Client-centred listening to ensure people feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are also available for managing symptoms like panic or low mood. She also offers hypnotherapy where appropriate, and brings experience with body-focused approaches.

This can help with issues such as body image, eating concerns and the physical hold of anxiety. Lesley aims to help people make changes that fit their life, not a textbook. Practical matters such as short messaging, phone calls, video sessions or chat are part of how she works.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step helps pair people to a suitable way of starting therapy.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Lesley names

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Online support

How Lesley’s approaches work online

Lesley commonly draws on Existential therapy, Attachment-based therapy and Client-centred work in online sessions. Existential therapy invites people to talk about meaning, choice and the worries that come from major life questions; it can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about direction. Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and reactions, which can be useful for anxiety, relationship strain and attachment issues. Client-centred therapy uses empathic listening and reflection so the person feels understood and can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lesley will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then shape sessions from those choices. The process is collaborative and may mix elements as needs change over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal feedback. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break or a day when being on camera feels difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging can support check-ins between sessions, brief problem-solving and written reflection. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible and to suit how each person prefers to work.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Lesley help with?

Lesley supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, eating issues and self-esteem difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is integrative and pluralistic, blending depth-focused exploration with practical techniques to manage symptoms and build coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and client regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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