- Attachment based work
- Somatic processing
- Client centred care
About Paula
Paula Talling is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationships, family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger and coping with life changes. Paula also supports people struggling with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, codependency, isolation, panic attacks and self-harm.
Paula describes an integrative approach that draws on several methods to suit each person. She listens for how early relationships affect current patterns and pays attention to the body alongside talking. Mindfulness and somatic processing feature in her sessions to help people notice and change physical reactions to stress.
Her work often focuses on building clearer communication and stronger emotional boundaries. That can look like mapping difficult relationship patterns, practising new ways to express needs, or working through feelings linked to past loss or attachment injuries. Paula uses psychodynamic ideas to link present struggles with past experiences, while client-centred principles keep the conversation grounded on the person’s concerns.
Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. Paula aims to help people reduce overwhelming symptoms and increase day-to-day coping, whether that means managing panic, improving sleep or addressing persistent shame and guilt. She recommends checking the session options and subscription details before booking.
Paula works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based work focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. Online sessions can help identify attachment-related reactions like fear of abandonment or difficulty trusting others and then practise new ways of relating.Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. This approach involves listening carefully, reflecting back what is said, and helping people find their own solutions for issues such as low self-esteem or life transitions.
Somatic Therapy attends to bodily signals and physical reactions to stress and trauma. In online sessions this can include guided body awareness, breath work and noticing tension so clients can develop more helpful automatic responses to anxiety or panic.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences and make adjustments as therapy progresses. That process is collaborative and can change over time as new issues emerge.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. It also means practical choices like turning off video or using a phone call if that helps someone focus or manage energy during a session.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Paula works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationships, family concerns, grief, sleep issues, anger and life changes. She also addresses related topics such as abandonment, attachment and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an integrative, client-centred approach that includes attachment-focused and somatic methods plus psychodynamic ideas. Sessions combine talking with attention to bodily responses and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has six years of professional practice working with adults on a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking process.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.