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Paula Rea, BACP, NCPS

Paula Rea is a registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience.

About Paula

Paula Rea is a registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain and grief. Paula aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and begin to make small, practical changes.

Paula works alongside clients to identify what matters most to them and to build manageable steps towards those goals. She uses straightforward tools drawn from well-known approaches to help with low mood, stress, addictions, sleep difficulties and problems with self-esteem.

Background and approach

Sessions often focus on understanding patterns and trying new ways of coping in daily life. Her practice also addresses parenting strain, career stresses, ADHD-related challenges and compassion fatigue for carers. Paula has additional interest in attachment and abandonment issues, body image and blended family dynamics.

She listens for the practical effects these issues have on day-to-day routines and relationships. Paula is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP, and an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, MNCPS. These are the professional listings shown on her profile.

People meet Paula via video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. She guides the first steps, explains how sessions run, and helps each person choose the format that best fits their life and needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	401865	December 2026
NCPS	NCS24-04326	September 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
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Paula names

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Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Paula commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Client-Centred ways of working. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports taking small steps towards a more valued life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and shift unhelpful connection habits. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person's own pace and perspective, offering empathy and listening as a way to foster clearer self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Paula will talk through options, try straightforward techniques and check in about what feels useful. Decisions about methods are collaborative and guided by a person's goals, day-to-day needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be less demanding on bandwidth and easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy lives while using the therapeutic approaches described above.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Paula help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and self-esteem concerns. Her practice includes areas such as parenting strain, career issues and body image.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Paula works collaboratively and plainly, focusing on gentle problem-solving and practical steps. Sessions invite honest conversation without judgement.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional counselling experience. That experience informs her work with common emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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

She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP, and an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, MNCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Work is arranged only with people in the UK.

Which session formats are available?

Paula offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. She uses these different formats to fit varying schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The process helps match needs with the right format.