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Paula Talling, BACP

Paula Talling is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem.

About Paula

Paula Talling is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for depression, relationship worries, grief and trouble sleeping. Paula aims to make first conversations feel manageable for someone worried or tired of feeling stuck.

She draws on six years of professional experience and works in ways that centre the person in front of her. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and move at a pace that feels right.

Background and approach

Paula uses listening, reflection and practical exercises so clients can try different ways of coping between meetings. Paula believes early relationships shape how adults feel and behave. She often works with attachment patterns and the feelings that come from past hurts.

Her approach brings together talking work with awareness of the body and gentle attention to how emotions show up physically. In practical terms she uses trauma-focused methods alongside client-centred and psychodynamic ideas. Hypnotherapy elements and somatic techniques may be offered when they suit someone’s needs.

The aim is to help people notice unhelpful cycles and find small changes that improve daily life. Sessions are designed to be straightforward and down to earth. Paula helps people set clear goals, practise new responses, and build confidence in coping with life changes.

She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	378651	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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Approaches that work online and in conversation

Paula offers trauma-focused therapy that concentrates on reducing the impact of past hurt and helping people manage distressing memories and reactions. This approach aims to teach tools for coping with flashbacks, panic and overwhelming emotions so daily life becomes more manageable.

She also uses attachment-based work which looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. This helps people understand why they may feel anxious in close relationships or struggle with trust and boundaries, and supports building healthier ways of relating.

Her client-centred way of working makes the online session about the person in front of the screen. The therapist listens closely, mirrors what is said, and helps clients find their own solutions rather than prescribing answers. Paula will discuss which approaches might fit best and tailor sessions to a person’s needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer conversation and visual cues, phone calls suit those who prefer no camera, and messaging or live chat can be helpful for brief check-ins or when a between-session prompt is needed. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy around work, family life and day-to-day routines.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

Paula supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family worries, grief, sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, mixing talking therapy with somatic techniques and mindfulness to help clients notice both thoughts and bodily reactions.

What is her background and experience?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.