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Paula Bantick-Ward, BACP

Paula Bantick-Ward is a counsellor who aims to make helping services accessible and straightforward.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Paula

Paula Bantick-Ward is a counsellor who aims to make helping services accessible and straightforward. She works with individuals and couples to address hard times and everyday struggles. Paula uses plain language and listens closely so people feel heard and understood.

She frames sessions around what matters to each person. Paula is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and follows its ethical framework.

Background and approach

Her background includes eight years of counselling experience and regular clinical supervision. Paula’s style is warm and non-judgemental. She describes her approach as person-centred, which means she focuses on being genuine, empathic and non-directive in conversations.

This helps people name feelings and understand how their reactions fit into their life story. She also draws on practical techniques from other approaches, such as cognitive behavioural methods and solution-focused ideas. Paula may suggest simple exercises like journaling, short writing tasks or metaphor work to help people reflect between sessions.

Sessions are offered online or by phone to fit different needs. Paula aims to keep counselling affordable and convenient so people can make time for change. The format and pace are shaped around what each person wants to work on.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	348864	March 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
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Fertility issues
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Jealousy
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Paula names

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Approaches and online options for therapy

Paula uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on what matters to them. ACT often includes simple awareness exercises and actions that reflect personal values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand connection, trust and recurring relationship difficulties in a practical way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving options for different circumstances. Video suits deeper face-to-face conversation, phone can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging lets people reflect in written form between sessions. These flexible formats make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.

Frequently asked

What issues can Paula help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, as well as addiction, trauma, self-esteem and career concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Paula works in a person-centred way, offering a warm, non-judgemental space and listening closely to what matters to the client.

What experience does she bring?

She has eight years of counselling experience and receives regular clinical supervision to inform her practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

Paula is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom following its ethical framework.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who can join remotely.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.