Paula Rea, BACP, NCPS - Therapist in United Kingdom

ACT
CBT
Attachment work

About Paula

Paula Rea is a BACP registered counsellor and an NCPS accredited member practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and anger. Paula supports clients who are dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation struggles and confidence issues.

She keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. Paula aims to help people talk through what is happening for them and to find practical ways to manage difficult feelings. She uses everyday language and avoids jargon so conversations stay clear and focused on the problems at hand.

Paula draws on a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. She blends these methods to address thought patterns, emotional responses and relationship dynamics. This often includes noticing unhelpful thinking, practising small behavioural changes and exploring how early attachments affect current relationships.

Sessions cover a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety. Paula also supports people with issues such as addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strains, career concerns, ADHD and compassion fatigue. She will listen to what matters most and help set realistic goals for change.

Paula works collaboratively with each person to agree the focus and pace of work. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that line up with personal values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems that cause repeated avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying out different behaviours to change how someone feels. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and anger-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss different methods and agree a plan with the client. This is a collaborative process that looks at what the person wants to change and which techniques feel most useful for them.

Confirm the exact session formats before you book, as the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in if needed. It can also suit people who prefer to speak without being on camera or who need sessions that fit a break at work. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises, worksheets and mindfulness practices so they work well in a remote setting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisis Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and anger among other concerns listed on her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on clear talk and small behavioural steps based on the client’s goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member (MBACP) and an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred), based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept clients from other countries?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified on the profile.

How are fees handled and how do I start?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.