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Paula Barlow, NCPS

Paula Barlow NCPS offers a warm, people-centred way of working that helps clients make sense of difficult experiences.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Paula

Paula Barlow NCPS offers a warm, people-centred way of working that helps clients make sense of difficult experiences. She uses straightforward conversation to identify immediate concerns and build on everyday strengths. Paula focuses on practical steps a person can take between sessions to feel steadier and more hopeful.

With nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Paula supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps those coping with addictions, grief, loss, relationship strain and the impact of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Her work covers intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges linked to parenting, career change and ADHD. Paula draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to unpick unhelpful thinking and try small, testable changes.

Hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques are used where helpful to calm the body and improve focus. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Paula treats the person, not just the problem, and encourages practical steps clients can try between appointments.

Sessions look at patterns, skills and small adjustments that add up over time. Paula works remotely with people in English across the United Kingdom. She holds the NCPS credential and brings nearly a decade of experience to sessions.

To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session that matches their needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS13-00350	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Paula lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Paula names

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How therapeutic approaches work online with Paula

Client-Centred Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the priorities you bring. The aim is to create a respectful space where your own goals guide the work and your strengths are used to move forward.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it breaks bigger problems into small, workable tasks.

Hypnotherapy is used as a tool to support relaxation and focus, helping some people access different ways of thinking about a problem. It can be combined with other approaches to address sleep, anxiety or habits that someone wants to change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Paula will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction, phone needs less bandwidth, live chat is good for short check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility to attend from different places and to try formats that suit concentration, timing and comfort.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

Paula supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as addictions, grief and relationship strain. She also works with trauma and abuse, intimacy and self-esteem issues.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a client-centred style that focuses on what matters to the person. Sessions combine listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness.

How much experience does she have?

Paula has nine years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a wide range of concerns.

What credentials and base location does she have?

She holds the NCPS credential and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Paula offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does the cost and booking work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.