About Lesley
Change has been at the heart of my work for more than 20 years
I have spent more than two decades helping people understand what is holding them back, change the patterns that no longer serve them and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and self-trust.
My work has never fitted neatly into one box.
I am a psychotherapist, coach, BWRT® practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher and mindfulness teacher, and over the years I have trained in a wide range of psychological, behavioural and transformational approaches.
What connects all of it is a fascination with how people change, not just intellectually, but emotionally, behaviourally and sometimes at a much deeper level.
I work with the whole person
Some people come to me because they are anxious, overwhelmed or struggling with trauma.
Others are at a crossroads, questioning what comes next or feeling as though the person they have been no longer quite fits.
And some are looking for something deeper, greater self-understanding, spiritual development, connection or a stronger sense of who they really are. I do not believe these parts of us have to be separated. Psychological insight, practical change, intuition and deeper personal development can sit comfortably alongside one another.
The important thing is that the work is grounded, meaningful and useful to you.
My approach to change
Understanding why something happens can be valuable, but insight alone does not always change how you feel or respond. That is why my work is focused not only on understanding the problem, but on helping you create a different experience.
Depending on what you need, I may draw on psychotherapy, BWRT®, coaching, behavioural change, mindfulness, parts-based approaches, Reiki or deeper reflective work.
I do not follow a rigid formula.
The approach is shaped around you, what is happening now and what you want to be different.
Therapy, coaching and deeper work
My work falls into three broad areas.
Therapy & BWRT®
For anxiety, trauma, emotional triggers and patterns that feel difficult to change.
Coaching & Personal Change
For confidence, direction, life transitions, burnout, reinvention and creating what comes next.
Groups & Deeper Work
For Reiki, personal development, spiritual exploration, learning and connection.
These areas are different, but they are connected by the same underlying aim: helping you move beyond what is keeping you stuck and into a life that feels more aligned with who you are now.
Professional Background
I have trained across psychotherapy, coaching, behavioural change, mindfulness, Reiki and transformational approaches over more than 20 years.
You can view my full qualifications and professional training on the Credentials page.
What matters to me
I believe people are capable of far more change than they often realise.
Sometimes that change is about reducing anxiety or letting go of an old fear.
Sometimes it is about making a brave decision, changing direction or trusting yourself again.
And sometimes it is about becoming more fully the person you are ready to be.
Whatever brings you here, my aim is to offer a space that is warm, practical, honest and focused on helping you move forward.
Work with me
If you are not sure which part of my work is right for you, you do not need to decide before getting in touch.
You can explore the different ways to work with me and choose the route that feels most relevant now.