I am a qualified, registered counsellor based in the UK. I have over 4 years of professional work experience, and specialise in supporting clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. You can read more about my skills and expertise on my profile. I work collaboratively with my clients to create an open and safe environment, where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear or judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life, and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #401865
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS24-04326
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Incredible therapist, have worked with her for a couple of months and a lot of my problems have been worked through and I have developed so much as an individual bevause of the work Paula does! She is so insightful and caring, explains things so well and clearly but is also so approachable with everything! She really listens to what you're saying! She's been an incredible therapist I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!!
Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
She's great
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Paula has been such a wonderful help for me, understanding why I burnt out at work and helping me get my life back!
Written on Jan 24, 2026 after therapy with Paula for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Paula is very understanding, patient and insightful. I would recommend Paula as a therapist.
Written on Jan 14, 2026 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Paula is a special therapist- I really enjoy our sessions - I feel heard and I love how she navigates my personal issues it really clicks with me. I’ve found it really easy to be open and feel safe with Paula - as well as trust her stance on things. Paula is really kind and she has a great way of explaining the why’s and how’s to my feelings & situations. I am grateful for her and our sessions! Would highly recommend
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Supportive
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 1 year on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder