- Client-Centred approach
- Solution-Focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Paula
Paula Cleary is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 16 years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those dealing with trauma, anger and life changes.
Paula helps clients make sense of what feels muddled or overwhelming. She uses clear conversation to notice what is happening now and what patterns might be keeping things difficult. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps that can reduce distress and increase clarity.
Her style draws on client-centred work, which puts the person's perspective at the heart of the session. Paula also uses solution-focused techniques to pinpoint practical changes and mindfulness practices to build steadiness when anxiety spikes. Existential ideas help people consider values and meaning when facing big choices or losses.
Paula has spent many years supporting people through relationship breakdown, betrayal, feelings of abandonment and the uncertainty that follows separation. She also works with panic attacks, phobias, isolation and mood difficulties, helping people notice what triggers their responses and try different ways of coping.
Clients are encouraged to name what they want to change and to test small steps between sessions. Paula accepts enquiries from people in the UK and from international clients, and she works in English. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire to help match their goals and then schedule a first session.
How Paula uses her approaches in online sessions
Paula combines client-centred work with mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to guide online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's experience back so they can find their own direction; it helps when someone feels confused or unsure what they want. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and ground someone during moments of high anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical steps and small experiments to try between sessions, which can help people notice quick changes.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Paula will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they agree the methods to try and review what is working as therapy progresses.
The biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or remove travel time. It also supports continuing therapy for people who live outside Paula's local area, while keeping the focus on practical coping and clarity rather than on location.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus trauma, panic and phobias.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She mainly uses client-centred listening, with solution-focused steps and mindfulness exercises to manage anxiety and build practical coping.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 16 years of experience supporting people through relationship change, loss and anxiety-related concerns.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is registered with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current options before booking.
How does cost work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription 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 then schedule your first session.