About Lesley Butlin

Almost 40 years experience in Mental Health.

I spent 20 years working as a Mental Health Nurse in the NHS with Adults, Families and Young People.
I am a qualified Counsellor and a United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) registered Psychotherapist for Adults, Children and Young People, Accredited EMDR Therapist and have run a successful private psychotherapy practice since 1995.

There is so much information written about different types of therapy and how people can benefit, before I list my experience and professional qualifications, I want to recognise how difficult it can be to pick a Therapist.

Initially I suggest that we meet briefly on zoom for the first time so that we can discuss your reasons for starting therapy and decide if we want to work together.
I believe what really makes the difference to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship. So this initial meeting gives you a chance to meet me, and experience what I offer in the therapeutic relationship.

Also, as someone looking for therapy, I remember as a client I didn’t really know what I wanted to change, or what would help me. Please be assured that it is my job to help you find out what you want to alter or make different.