- Attachment work
- Client centred
- CBT techniques
About Paula
Paula Byrne is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and grief, as well as issues around addiction and intimacy. Paula also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and blended family issues.
Paula draws on earlier work in a GP surgery, a homeless hostel and with the Samaritans. Those roles shaped her approach to listening and to offering practical support. She aims for straightforward, honest conversations that help untangle whatever feels overwhelming.
Sessions are paced to the individual. Paula uses client-centred techniques that keep the conversation focused on what matters to the person in front of her. She also integrates attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and cognitive behavioural approaches to manage anxious thoughts and behaviours.
Paula describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people identify small steps they can take between sessions along with ways to make everyday coping feel more manageable. Her style is direct and down-to-earth rather than technical.
People often come for help after a life change, a loss, or when ongoing stress is affecting relationships. Paula will discuss goals and practical next steps in an early session so it is clear what to expect from her way of working.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Paula draws on attachment-based work which looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and feelings. This can help when loyalty conflicts, separation or recurring relational patterns make everyday life harder. She also uses client-centred therapy which keeps the conversation focused on the person’s experience, encouraging clearer thinking and stronger decision making. Cognitive behavioural therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and to build practical coping strategies for anxiety or stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paula will work collaboratively to decide what helps most based on the person's goals and preferences. Early sessions commonly include practical goal-setting and simple tasks to try between meetings so progress can be noticed in everyday life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel, and it can allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find online sessions helpful for maintaining continuity of care and for people who need more flexible appointment times.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, blended family issues and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred with practical elements. She uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to look at patterns and manage thoughts and behaviour.
How long has she practised?
She has six years of professional experience working in settings such as a GP surgery, a homeless hostel and with the Samaritans.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.