
Lesley Downs
Relationship Counsellor
Tell us a little bit about your business
- I am passionate about helping couples and individuals to strengthen their relationships, develop the skills/ability to work together in a more conscious and effective way. I help them to gain awareness of why relationships don’t always go as planned and give them the tools to create a brighter future together.
- What are some of the most popular services that you provide?
- I offer Relationship Coaching, Couples Counselling, Separation Coaching, Pre-Nuptial Coaching, Personal Development Coaching
- Has there been a particular business highlight this year?
- It’s still very early in the year, but certainly getting my new Christchurch office up and running has been the highlight so far.
- What do you enjoy most about networking?
- I love connecting with fellow business owners, hearing their stories and understanding their challenges. I enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. But also, in my line of work, where my time with my clients is 100% about them, I consider networking as my business social, where I can enjoy a chat over a cup of tea.
- What do you love about working in the geographical area that you work?
- Having just moved to the area, I am excited to get to know more about it and get out exploring.
- When you’re not busy working, what do you like to do in your spare time?
- I love travelling, especially to warm, sunny places. But when at home I like to get out on my bike for a relaxing ride along the seafront. My husband and I also love to dance! But the main reason we moved to the area is to be closer to my gorgeous identical twin granddaughters who are just 5 months old, so Nana duties are high on the agenda.
- What are your favourite places to visit locally?
- We are finding new places that will become favourites all the time as newbies to the area, but the reason we moved here is because we love Mudeford Quay, Hengistbury Head, Poole Harbour and of course the New Forest.
- Tell us any other interesting facts about you that you think people would like to know…
- I had the privilege of becoming a TEDx speaker back in 2019, which was a fantastic experience.


