- Warm listening
- Practical coping
- Individual focus
About Paula
Paula Caffrey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about painful experiences and confusing emotions. Paula aims to make conversations straightforward and compassionate so people feel heard and supported.
With 20 years of experience working in counselling and substance misuse services, Paula brings a practical and empathetic approach to sessions. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow the client’s lead and create an atmosphere of warmth and respect. Paula also draws on psychodynamic ideas and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people understand patterns and try new ways of coping.
Her background includes roles with alcohol and addiction services, sexual abuse support and NHS staff counselling, alongside a private practice she has run since 2010. This mix of charity, NHS and private work informs her understanding of trauma, loss, addiction and life transitions.
Paula often integrates Internal Family Systems in her work to look kindly at different parts of a person and how they relate to one another. She tailors sessions to each person rather than following a rigid model, adjusting length and focus to meet individual needs.
People who come to Paula may be dealing with relationship wounds, caregiver stress, codependency, attachment concerns, or difficulty moving on after separation or loss. She supports clients through steady, practical conversations aimed at helping them find more balanced ways of living.
Approaches that shape online conversations
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the client’s lead. This approach helps people feel understood and often eases anxiety and shame by prioritising the person’s experience.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers straightforward tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it gives practical steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Paula will work together with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made so work stays relevant and useful.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking to confirm what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travelling time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy during life changes while keeping appointments regular and practical.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Paula also focuses on issues such as attachment, codependency, caregiver stress and relationship wounds.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Paula takes a warm, non-judgemental and person-centred approach. She follows the client’s agenda while using practical techniques when they are helpful.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Paula has worked in counselling roles for around 20 years, including substance misuse services, sexual abuse support and NHS staff counselling, plus private practice since 2010.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP Therapist and is registered as MBACP (Accred). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Paula?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.