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Paula Clifton, BACP

Paula Clifton welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Paula

Paula Clifton welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes. She introduces herself plainly and invites a calm, honest conversation. Sessions focus on everyday problems like sleep, self-esteem, workplace strain and relationship concerns.

Paula is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. Paula uses straightforward talking therapy to help people untangle difficult thoughts and feelings. She listens without judgement and works at each person's pace.

Background and approach

Practical tools from cognitive behavioural ideas are offered to manage worry and improve sleep patterns. Client-Centred methods are used to make sure sessions reflect what matters most to the individual. This approach means the person's goals guide the work, and the therapist follows the client's lead while offering support and reflection.

Hypnotherapy is available as an option for people who are interested in guided relaxation and focused attention to change habits or emotional responses. Paula explains what to expect and chooses techniques with the client. With three years of professional experience, Paula supports people across a wide range of concerns, including coping with illness, caregiver stress, parenting strain, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

She also helps with career worries, body image and communication problems, tailoring sessions to practical needs. Paula accepts clients from the UK and internationally, running sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. She encourages anyone ready to start to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange a first session.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	398167	November 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Paula lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Paula names

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How Paula's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist reflects what the person says and helps them decide what to work on, which suits people who want a supportive space to talk through issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It offers practical exercises and simple tools to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful habits.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support behaviour change and reduce emotional reactivity. It can be useful for habits, sleep issues and easing intense stress responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative decision and can change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler for short check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typing or need flexible scheduling. These options help people access therapy from different locations and routines.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Paula help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus issues such as sleep problems, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related worries.

What is her therapeutic style?

Paula combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and offers hypnotherapy when appropriate.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Paula is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is located in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English if I'm overseas?

Sessions are offered in English and Paula accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost 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 Paula?

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