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Paula Cleary, BACP

Paula Cleary is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed, uncertain or stuck.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Paula

Paula Cleary is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed, uncertain or stuck. She speaks plainly and offers a steady presence so clients can make sense of their experiences. Paula works with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and trauma and abuse, helping people find clearer steps forward.

Paula draws on a person-centred way of working that starts with what matters most to the individual. Sessions focus on listening closely and reflecting back what emerges, so clients feel heard and can begin to notice patterns that keep them stuck.

Background and approach

She also uses mindfulness practices to help reduce anxiety and to bring attention back to the present moment. Existential ideas inform Paula's work when people struggle with big questions about meaning, loss or identity. Those discussions help clients weigh values and choices, and make decisions that fit their life.

Solution-focused techniques are used when short-term, practical changes are needed, with clear steps to try between sessions. Paula has 16 years of experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and supports people within the United Kingdom and internationally.

Her style is calm, straightforward and collaborative, aiming to make therapy feel manageable even when life feels chaotic. People typically start by describing what’s most worrying to them. From there Paula works together with each person to set small goals, try practical tools and review progress so changes become visible over time.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380839	January 2027

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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

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How Paula’s approaches work online

Paula often uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings. This approach helps people feel understood and supports them to clarify what they want to change in their life.

She also draws on mindfulness techniques which teach simple exercises for noticing thoughts and calming the body. These practices can reduce anxiety and make everyday moments feel less overwhelming.

Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy process. Paula will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best, combining person-centred listening, mindfulness or short-term practical steps as needed. Goals and methods are reviewed together so the approach can change if something isn’t helping.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people talk face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions need less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can work for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Paula help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. Relationship issues, family problems, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns are also included.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative. She uses listening, reflection and practical tasks to help people notice change.

What experience does she have?

Paula has 16 years of experience working in counselling roles. That experience informs a calm, straightforward approach to therapy.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and Paula accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility depending on what fits each person.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that schedule a time based on therapist availability.