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Paula Bairstow, Other

Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hey there, I'm Paula. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health with over 20 years experience working with individuals and families. I work with clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship and communication issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I also work with people who have experienced trauma.

My counseling style is supportive, compassionate and direct. Based in cognitive behavioral theory, I believe in treating my clients with respect and dignity, while being open and forthcoming. Together we will develop and follow a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage and motivation to seek a more satisfying life. If you are ready to take the first step toward change, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you.

"Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul!" - Trey Anastasio


Professional experience

25yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body Image, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Sexuality, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

DE Other PC-0000200

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Paula Bairstow. 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 love Paula! She is absolutely friggen incredible! She has helped me out in so many ways, I can't even begin to explain. Your absolutely wonderful, and I hope you are able to help as many people as you were able to help me. Thank you so much.

Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning addictions, and coaching

I have had a great experience with Paula! She truly listens to me and my concerns and has great advice on how to help me and my current struggle with anxiety. We continue to walk through my struggles and every session I come away with a new skill and tactic on how to better manage my thoughts. I’m truly thankful for the knowledge and expertise she has shared with me and I look forward to our future sessions!

Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Talking with Paula is like talking with a friend! I feel understood, respected, and validated in every situation.

Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is a wonderful professional.

Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management

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Written on Aug 28, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I have been working with Paula for quite sometime now and she is absolutely incredible. I feel supported and heard. She validates my feelings and helps me work through them during session and gives suggestions for between sessions too. She is calm, cool and collected and funny too, which the world needs more of!

Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety