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Paula Cleary, BACP

Paula Cleary is a counsellor who helps people untangle difficult feelings and make clearer choices.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Paula

Paula Cleary is a counsellor who helps people untangle difficult feelings and make clearer choices. She welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by change, stuck in old patterns, or unsure what they want from therapy. Paula writes in a calm, straightforward way and aims to make sessions feel manageable for someone browsing on their phone.

She uses practical conversation to map out what is causing strain. Sessions often begin with simple, focused questions about priorities and what the client hopes to change.

Background and approach

Paula draws on her experience to offer different ways of noticing patterns and trying small shifts in everyday life. Paula has worked in the field for 16 years and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background informs a steady, person-focused way of working.

She keeps the pace adaptable to each person and their situation. Her practice covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship problems. She also supports people dealing with issues like abandonment, commitment worries, communication difficulties, infidelity and loneliness.

Therapy with Paula is collaborative. She will help clients set short-term goals and try practical steps between sessions. Conversations are kept plain and grounded so people can walk away with clearer ideas and small, doable changes.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged to suit different schedules. Paula accepts clients in the United Kingdom and from other countries.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380839	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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Ways of working Paula names

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Approaches that suit online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person rather than a fixed technique. It involves careful listening, reflecting back what is said and helping people find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters to them.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept away by them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and strong emotions by offering practical tools to calm the body and steady attention.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Paula will work collaboratively to decide whether a person-centred way, mindfulness techniques or small solution-focused steps suit a client's needs and goals. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the approach over time so sessions remain relevant and useful.

Online work offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances, phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or suit lower bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins or a written way to reflect. These options make it easier to keep continuity when life is busy or changing and help people try therapy in a format that fits their routine.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Paula help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns, and also supports people facing issues like abandonment, infidelity, loneliness and panic attacks.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is person-centred and practical, using short-term goals and mindfulness or solution-focused ideas to notice patterns and try small changes between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Paula has 16 years of experience working with clients in counselling roles and brings that steady experience into her sessions.

Where is she based and how is she registered?

She practises from the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she can work with people internationally.

Which session formats are available?

Paula offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to talk.

How does pricing work?

Costs vary with location and how sessions are scheduled; therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

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