- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Attachment work
About Paula
Paula Rea is a BACP registered member (MBACP) and an NCPS accredited member (MNCPS Accred) counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She has four years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and anxiety, grief, self-esteem and motivation.
Paula keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She invites clients to talk through specific problems and to set small, clear goals. Conversations focus on what is causing strain now and what can be changed step by step. She uses a mix of approaches to suit different situations rather than one fixed method.
Her work covers a wide set of concerns including stress, addiction issues, intimacy questions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting pressures, anger and career-related stress. She also lists support for ADHD, bipolar and a range of attachment and abandonment issues. Blended family issues are included among her focus areas for people navigating stephousehold challenges.
Paula draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These give ways to manage difficult thoughts, notice unhelpful behaviour patterns and try new responses.
Sessions are offered in English and take place within her UK practice. The initial step is a short matching questionnaire and then arranging a first session. Paula aims to work with each person to find practical next steps they can try between meetings.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect current connections; it can help with trust, abandonment concerns and communication struggles. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and tests new ways of responding, which can be useful for mood, anxiety and practical day-to-day problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss these methods with each person and agree together which fits best for their situation, goals and preferences. That decision can change as sessions progress and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, school runs or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to draw on techniques such as CBT exercises, ACT-based values work and attachment-focused conversations using notes and worksheets during or between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to the practicalities of remote work, helping to apply changes in everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and motivation, plus a broad range of related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works collaboratively and uses practical, short-term goals. Sessions focus on discussing current problems and trying manageable steps between meetings.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience in the UK.
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), and she practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the UK.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.