Lesley Neale

I have availability for in person sessions in the heart of Canterbury city centre and online sessions via Zoom. I welcome you to contact me for more specific availability dates and times.

Hello. I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working within an agency and in private practice alongside clients with a wide range of reasons for seeking counselling.

Whether you are feeling that something is not quite right without knowing the reason, or you have experienced difficult life events or trauma which has left you feeling lost or trapped in your past, I believe that everybody has the ability to grow and move forward. I am here to support you, providing a safe space for you to speak freely and in confidence.

When working alongside you, your well-being is very important to me and our work together will always be at your own pace ensuring that you feel safe to explore your emotions and thoughts, in a non-judgemental, open minded and empathic environment.  

I understand that everybody is unique and with this in mind my aim is that we always work together in a way that is best suited to your needs.

My approach to counselling is integrative which means that my training and experience allows me to be flexible in my practice, drawing on a variety of modalities to bring to our sessions. 

I work in person in Canterbury city centre and also I am certified to work online and offer counselling via Zoom. Giving you the freedom to choose which would be best for you.

Each session is 50 minutes long. I offer both short term and open ended counselling with regular reviews of the work we do to ensure we are working in the best way possible for you.

I understand that it can feel difficult when looking for the right counsellor. With this in mind I offer a free 20 minute initial consultation, via telephone call or Zoom video call,  where we can have a chat about your reasons for seeking counselling and how our work together might look. I welcome any questions at this stage giving you the opportunity to make an informed choice about us moving forward.

I currently have availability for new clients in person, situated in Canterbury city centre. This location is close to Canterbury East Railway station, Canterbury bus station and local car parks. 

I also have availability for online sessions, which take place via Zoom. 

I work most weekday mornings and afternoons and some evenings. I welcome you to contact me for more detailed information regarding my availability.

Often, experiencing low self esteem, anxiety or depression brings feelings of worthlessness, vulnerability and despair. These feelings can impact negatively on day to day life. My practice includes ways to help you explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, giving you a better understanding of the roots of your emotions, how to recognise the impact they have and manage them effectively.

I have a positive and compassionate approach, focusing on your strengths and your ability to achieve your goals. We will always work together at a pace that feels safe for you, without rushing.

I offer sessions in person in Canterbury or via Zoom, giving you the choice of what works best for you.

When I have a new client, the first session is usually focused on the reason that they have got in contact with me, how their life is being affected and what they would like to achieve through counselling.  This helps us to agree on a way forward that they feel comfortable with, giving them a sense of how our work together may look moving forward.