- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred style
- CBT techniques
About Paula
Paula Reilly is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' clinical experience. She works with young adults and others on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes. Paula also supports people facing trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, intimacy concerns and career-related worries.
Paula trained in counselling at Staffordshire University and holds a Bachelor of Honours degree. Her practical experience includes working with people affected by complex trauma. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now, understanding patterns from the past and learning new ways to cope.
She uses approaches drawn from attachment-based work, client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural ideas, along with narrative and mindfulness techniques. That mix is used to help people make sense of relationships, manage anxious thinking and develop clearer goals for change.
Paula is willing to work with international clients and carries out sessions in English. Her practice pays attention to everyday pressures that affect early adulthood - starting jobs, relationship shifts, financial strain and the feeling of being behind peers. She encourages practical steps alongside reflection.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Approach in online sessions and what to expect
Paula draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when someone wants to understand trust, closeness or repeated relationship difficulties. She also uses client-centred methods that focus on listening and working at the pace the person prefers. That approach helps people feel heard and to set their own goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) provides practical steps to manage anxious or negative thinking and to change unhelpful behaviours.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Paula will discuss options with each client and make decisions together based on needs, goals and personal preference. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for making small, manageable changes.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shifts, commuting and family responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins, sessions without video, or scheduling at times that suit a working day. Registered or accredited professionals generally aim to match format to practical needs and to the therapeutic goals you bring.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Paula supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma effects and life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centred with an emphasis on listening, understanding attachment patterns and using practical CBT and mindfulness tools where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a counsellor, including work with people affected by complex trauma.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees charged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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