- Stress and anxiety
- Client-centred work
- CBT techniques
About Paula
Paula Barlow NCPS is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression and relationship difficulties. Paula also works with issues linked to trauma and abuse and supports people facing changes like separation or career shifts.
Her approach starts from the view that each person knows their life best. She uses listening and practical conversation to clarify what feels most important. Sessions aim to build on strengths and small changes that make daily life more manageable.
Paula draws on several therapy styles to suit different needs. She uses client-centred work to focus on a person's immediate concerns and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when practical steps and skills can reduce anxious thinking and change behaviours.
She has experience addressing a broad range of matters, including parenting pressures, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating issues, and addiction problems. Additional areas listed include attachment and communication difficulties, fertility and adoption-related themes, and hoarding.
Paula works in English and is registered with NCPS. For people considering a first session she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment through the online booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Paula uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy as core tools in her practice. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and exploring what matters most to the person, helping them find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practising practical skills to reduce anxious or depressive symptoms.She may also draw on hypnotherapy or psychodynamic ideas when these fit the client's concerns. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process; the therapist will work collaboratively with the client to choose what feels most useful based on their goals and preferences.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between commitments. Some formats require less bandwidth or camera use, which can suit people who prefer shorter check-ins or quieter surroundings. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally adapt techniques so practical exercises and reflection work well across different session styles.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and trauma-related concerns, among other issues.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She uses a conversational, client-centred style that emphasises listening and practical steps. Techniques from CBT and psychodynamic ideas are used where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking system.