I'm Lesley, I am a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist with almost 20 years experience in Hearing Therapy.
I am a member of the British Associatiation for counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP registration number 397174) and am registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP - number 4891).
I am based in Stockport, Greater Manchester and am also available nationally or internationally via video call.
My ethos: I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to be cared for and listened to with empathy and without judgement in a respectful and genuine way. If we decide that I am the right therapist for you I will endeavour to offer my genuine self with confidentiality, empathy, care and respect to aid your personal growth.
My approach: I use an integrative approach encompassing person centred theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and transactional analysis where needed.
What to expect from counselling: Counselling can be difficult, daunting, profound, liberating, challenging and life changing. The process aims to bring about change and self-awareness. It is a process that may take some time before real change can be noticed. It can be incredibly rewarding and empowering. Most people enter therapy because of a difficulty in their life. Therapy allows for responsibility and accountability to deal with difficulty as an adult.
The first session involves discussing and agreeing a contract or working agreeing and setting goals based on your wants and needs. This may change and can be renegotiated in later sessions. The number of sessions are determined by your choices and how you and I feel that you are progressing.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #397174
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lesley Whittaker. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I can be so honest and open with Lesley and she is helping me more then she could ever know. I can’t thank her enough for her patience and understanding. Whether my thoughts seems trivial or a huge, stinking mess, she guides me towards the light, holding no judgment. I’d highly recommend Lesley and thank you again for all your help.
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Lesley for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd