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Paula Caffrey, BACP

Paula Caffrey is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.

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About Paula

Paula Caffrey is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She works in the United Kingdom and brings two decades of clinical experience to her practice. Paula aims to offer a calm and approachable space for people seeking change.

Paula uses a person-centred style that keeps each person’s needs at the heart of the work. She adapts sessions to the individual rather than following a fixed method.

Background and approach

This means conversations are shaped around what matters most to the client at that time. Her practice also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns and on cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Paula has integrated Internal Family Systems into her work and uses it when it suits the client’s goals, especially around addictions and trauma-related issues.

Her background includes voluntary and paid roles with substance misuse services, rape and sexual abuse support, addiction charities and an NHS trust. She has worked in independent practice since 2010 and has experience across a range of difficulties, from bereavement and loss to low self-esteem and life transitions. Paula describes her approach as open-minded and compassion-focused.

She aims to be non-judgemental and authentic, supporting people to explore their difficulties and find practical ways to move forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	41540	September 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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Therapeutic approaches suited to online counselling

Paula blends person-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in her practice. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and tailoring sessions to what the client needs most; it helps when someone wants a supportive space to talk things through. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours maintain problems and offers practical techniques to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and addictive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paula will talk with clients about what feels most relevant and try different ways of working until they find what helps. This is a collaborative process shaped by a person's needs, goals and preferences.

If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people value online work because it can fit more easily around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer approaches that translate well to remote sessions, and Paula can adapt techniques so they suit each person's situation and practical routine.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Paula commonly support?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, codependency and infidelity.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Paula uses a person-centred, open-minded style that adapts to each person. She combines that with practical CBT techniques and deeper psychodynamic reflection when helpful.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Paula has around 20 years of clinical experience, including work in substance misuse services, sexual abuse support, addiction charities and NHS counselling roles.

What credentials and region are relevant?

She is a BACP Therapist and a registered member MBACP (Accred) working in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients book with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs and payment handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with Paula?

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