- Attachment-based work
- Somatic noticing
- Hypnotherapy techniques
About Paula
Paula Talling is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes. Paula also supports those facing relationship and family concerns and a range of related difficulties such as panic attacks, isolation and body image struggles.
Paula practises an integrative style, drawing on attachment-focused ideas and client-centred ways of working. She pays attention to how earlier relationships shape how people respond now, and helps clients notice how their bodies hold tension or distress. Sessions often include talking, gentle somatic noticing and mindfulness to manage strong feelings and physical symptoms.
Her background emphasises exploring past patterns alongside present problems. Paula describes working with issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, control problems and dissociation through conversations that link past experiences to current triggers. She also addresses shame, guilt and feelings of emptiness in clear, everyday terms.
Paula uses psychodynamic thinking to look at long-standing patterns, and client-centred methods to prioritise the client’s perspective. Hypnotherapy techniques and somatic tools are offered to help with symptoms such as panic, sleep disruption and intense anxiety. The combination aims to be practical and down-to-earth.
If someone is unsure where to begin, Paula advises a short initial conversation to outline concerns and explore what might work. She works in English and is not taking international clients at this time.
Approaches used online and how they can help
Paula uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. This approach helps when past hurts affect trust, closeness or how someone responds under stress. Client-centred methods focus on listening and following the person’s priorities, which can help clarify goals and reduce overwhelm. Somatic therapy pays attention to bodily signals and gentle noticing of sensations, useful for panic, sleep disturbances and physical tension.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Paula will discuss different approaches with each person and decide together which methods to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape sessions so they feel manageable and relevant.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day or letting someone opt not to use video if that feels better. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques such as somatic exercises or hypnotherapy-style relaxation to an online setting, and Paula will explain practical details when arranging a first appointment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, anger and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Paula uses an integrative approach combining attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening and somatic attention to the body.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional counselling experience working with a range of anxiety and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are payments and costs handled?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.