About Lesley Watts
Lesley Watts is a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering a comprehensive range of therapeutic services to support mental health and personal development. With specialist accreditations in EMDR for both adults and children through EMDR Europe, and registration as a Play Therapist with BAPT, Lesley brings depth of expertise across multiple therapeutic modalities.
Services include general counselling and psychotherapy, alongside evidence-based approaches such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Gestalt Therapy. Lesley also offers Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and NLP Coaching, which combine cognitive behavioural and humanistic approaches with hypnotherapy techniques. Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy are available for those seeking personal development and behaviour change support.
Specialising in work with younger clients, Lesley provides Adolescent and Teen Counselling as well as Play Therapy, bringing tailored approaches suited to different ages and needs. Additional services include treatment for Breathing Pattern Disorder, addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of breathing difficulties.
Lesley's background as a qualified and experienced Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner brings additional insight into workplace wellbeing and stress management, enriching the support offered to clients navigating work-related challenges.
Whether you're seeking support for trauma, life transitions, stress, relationship difficulties, or personal growth, Lesley provides a safe, professional space grounded in established therapeutic practice and genuine expertise.
Qualifications & specialties
Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling
- Level 5 CBT
Specialises in
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Anxiety Management
- OCD Treatment
- Depression Support
- Emotional Well-being
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