Counsellor profile
Lesley Parfitt, NCPS
Counsellor - Eating issues and trauma
See online counselling options- Integrative psychodynamic work
- CBT elements
- Hypnotherapy approaches
About Lesley
Counsellor Lesley Parfitt is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist registered with NCPS. She has five years' experience and lists stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating concerns and self-esteem among her main areas of work.
Lesley describes her practice as integrative. She says her foundation is depth-oriented psychodynamic work while drawing from other therapies when helpful. That can mean using elements from cognitive behavioural work, Jungian ideas, existential thinking or hypnotherapy to respond to what a person brings.
Sessions focus on practical conversation and reflection. Lesley aims to help people understand patterns in their feelings and behaviour. She also works with issues linked to attachment, body image, control, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
Her background includes a pluralistic approach and experience with a range of methods. She mentions somatic ideas, Gestalt, transactional analysis and polyvagal theory among influences she may bring into sessions alongside psychodynamic work.
Lesley also has training that complements talking therapy, including yoga teaching and breathwork, plus menopause wellness coaching and women’s circle facilitation. These interests inform her practice but she frames them as adjuncts rather than standalone treatments.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Lesley combines a small number of approaches to suit the issue a person brings. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and can help when trust or closeness feels difficult. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflection, offering people space to talk and make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and can be useful for anxiety, panic and mood difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lesley will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to use. That decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, avoid travel, and use shorter check-ins when time is limited. They also allow people to continue with therapy if they are living abroad, since Lesley accepts international clients.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Lesley works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating issues and low self-esteem. She also addresses attachment issues, body image, control problems and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes an integrative, depth-oriented psychodynamic style that also draws on client-centred, cognitive behavioural and Jungian ideas. Sessions combine conversation, reflection and practical techniques as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lesley has five years of clinical experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Lesley accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with Lesley before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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