- gentle listening
- clear practical steps
- focus on meaning
About Paula
Paula Cleary is a counsellor who helps people make sense of difficult changes. She meets people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure what to do next, and offers calm, practical support to find clearer direction. Paula uses a gentle approach so people can work at their own pace and notice small steps forward.
With 16 years of experience, she draws on Client-Centred Therapy to place the person’s experience at the heart of each session. She also uses elements of Existential and Mindfulness approaches to help people reflect on meaning and manage strong feelings in the moment.
Sessions focus on what matters to each person. Paula listens, reflects, and helps identify options for change. Conversations may cover stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
She also works with concerns such as abandonment, commitment and communication problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, loneliness and control issues. Practical coping strategies and short-term plans are offered when useful, alongside time to talk through deeper feelings.
Paula accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally and works in English. Therapy follows a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session fees vary by location and therapist availability. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions, so the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most. This helps people who feel confused or overwhelmed to find their own direction. Existential Therapy focuses on themes of meaning, choice and responsibility; it can help when life changes leave someone questioning what matters next.The therapist will treat choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different ways of working until a helpful fit is found. This partnership is part of the therapy itself and can change over time as needs shift.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or reflective tasks between sessions to support change in daily routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, plus trauma, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centred approach that keeps conversations focused on the person’s needs, with elements of existential and mindfulness work when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 16 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Paula?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.