- Client-centred therapy
- Mindfulness methods
- Existential perspective
About Paula
Paula Cleary is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, anger and major life changes. Paula speaks English and accepts international clients. She encourages a straightforward first step of clarifying what feels most urgent to you and what you hope to change.
Paula uses simple, conversational sessions to help people make sense of difficult feelings. She listens without judgement and helps identify small, practical steps to reduce overwhelm. Sessions often focus on what is happening now and what a person wants to be different in day-to-day life.
Her approach draws on client-centred work that puts the person’s experiences at the heart of each session. She also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning and choice, and mindfulness methods to help with stress and intense emotions.
Paula works in a collaborative way. That means she and the client agree goals and review progress together. She can support people dealing with specific issues such as abandonment, communication problems, commitment worries, forgiveness, infidelity, jealousy and panic attacks.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. This keeps the initial step straightforward for people who want practical help with anger or related concerns.
How Paula’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. In practice this means sessions concentrate on the client’s concerns and priorities, with the counsellor offering responses that help clarify feelings and choices.Mindfulness therapy offers simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting caught up in them. These tools can help reduce stress, calm intense emotion and make it easier to respond rather than react when anger rises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss what feels most useful and try different ways of working until a good fit is found. That decision is made together based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online sessions are that they can fit more easily into busy lives and remove travel time. Online work can be better for shorter check-ins, for arranging appointments across different time zones, or when a quieter environment is needed rather than travel. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know which options suit your routine.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, anger and coping with life changes.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
Her sessions draw on client-centred therapy, existential ideas and mindfulness, plus solution-focused techniques for practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 16 years of experience working with people who bring a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.