Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness 

I am Alice Leslie, a Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Based Therapy Teacher. I have over 9 years of experience working in NHS mental health services in psychology. 

Within these roles I have worked with a wide variety of individuals and groups, helping adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, panic, phobias and numerous other adjustment difficulties. Currently I lead various weekly mindfulness groups as a treatment for depression and anxiety. I run these groups within the NHS and privately.

From both work and lived experience I have a particular passion for supporting women during pregnancy and the perinatal period. I am a perinatal specialist for Talking Therapies Southwark, as well as it being a specialism within my own practice. 

My therapeutic approach is one of non-judgement and encouragement; built upon a strong belief that all individuals are of value and deserve a life and thinking pattern that reflects this. I am passionate about the benefits of CBT and mindfulness and love working with individuals and groups to enable reflection, change, healing and growth.

Testimonials

  • “Alice asks gentle but pertinent questions which I'd never have thought of reflecting on. She gets me to think about old issues in new ways and find paths to solutions. She's insightful and refreshing and has a thoroughly modern look on life.”

  • "As a current trainee CBT therapist Alice's help has been invaluable in supporting both my learning and my academic progress. Having detailed and personalised advice enabled me to pass my OSCE first time and - moreover - has helped me to better understand the CTSR and find a way to adapt the requirements to my own individual therapeutic style (something missing in a larger university set-up). In addition to being hugely knowledgable, Alice's warm and encouraging style means I really look forward to our sessions. Cannot recommend highly enough!”

  • "Finally tackling my OCD in pregnancy was frightening - I'm so pleased I did. It's all too easy to normalise worries in pregnant women - no one should have to live with anxiety and thoughts like mine! Thank you Alice for being so kind, approachable and empathic. You helped me find the courage I needed to respond differently to my anxiety and my life is much improved”