- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred sessions
- Cognitive tools and mindfulness
About Paula
Paula Reilly is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns and life changes. Paula also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, anger, depression and issues around intimacy and family life, including blended family issues.
Paula trained in counselling and gained a Bachelor of Honours degree. She draws on experience supporting people affected by complex trauma. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify practical steps and coping skills the client can use between meetings.
Her approach is collaborative. She listens to the story a person brings and helps them notice patterns, feelings and relationships that matter. Techniques can include looking at past relationships to understand present responses and using focused exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
Paula often works with parents and caregivers to build or refresh parenting skills. She also supports people navigating separation, communication problems and the particular tensions that can come with blended households. Work with her can include exploring roles, boundaries and expectations in a new family structure.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Clients can expect to talk through recent events, identify small manageable changes, and practice techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive strategies between sessions. Paula explains options and helps agree the next steps together.
Approaches used online and how they help
Attachment-based work looks at close relationships and how early patterns affect current reactions. It can help people noticing loyalty conflicts or repeating relationship patterns in a blended household. Client-centred work focuses on listening and building understanding through the person's own priorities. This approach suits clients who want space to talk and to steer the themes they bring.Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behaviour changes. They are useful for anxiety, low mood and for shifting daily habits that affect family life. Narrative elements can help people reframe difficult events and separate problems from their identity, which can be useful when roles change after a separation or remarriage.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques and adjust based on what feels helpful. Clients are invited to feed back so the work can be changed as needed.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. They can also make regular meetings simpler for people managing childcare or complex schedules.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus trauma, grief and depression. Blended family issues are listed among her areas of focus.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centred, with attention to attachment patterns and practical skills. Sessions look at feelings, past relationships and everyday coping strategies.
How much experience does Paula have?
She has three years of clinical experience and holds a Bachelor of Honours degree in counselling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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