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Paula McKee, BACP

Paula McKee is a counsellor who uses attachment-based, client-centred and solution-focused approaches to help people work through difficult life issues.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Paula

Paula McKee is a counsellor who uses attachment-based, client-centred and solution-focused approaches to help people work through difficult life issues. She brings 14 years of experience working in education settings, bereavement services, agency placements and independent practice across the United Kingdom. Paula speaks English and draws on her own life experience to understand the challenges of leaving ones country of birth.

Paula focuses on relationships and family dynamics, including attachment patterns from childhood and adulthood.

Background and approach

She also supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, addictions and intimacy-related issues. Practical problems such as sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger and career concerns are also within her scope. She describes her style as empathic and attentive.

Sessions aim to give people space to make sense of early traumatic experiences and find ways forward at their own pace. Paula emphasises non-judgemental listening and helping people develop awareness that can lead to change. When appropriate she uses solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and encourage clients to draw on their own resources.

Client-centred work underpins her practice, which means conversations are shaped around what matters most to the individual. Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationship patterns and closeness. Paula is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging and does not take international clients. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapists schedule.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	104372	February 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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Using attachment, client-centred and solution-focused ideas online

Paula uses attachment-based approaches to look at how early relationship patterns shape feelings and reactions in adult life. This helps when someone wants to understand why they repeat certain relationship behaviours or feel uneasy with closeness.

Client-centred work means sessions are led by what matters most to the person. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows the client's pace so they can make sense of experiences and build self-understanding.

Solution-focused work concentrates on clear, achievable goals and small steps that move things forward. This suits people who want practical changes, such as improving sleep, managing anxiety or resolving specific family problems.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Paula will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which ideas to use. The plan can change as work progresses so the focus stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for shorter check-ins, and messaging suits people who prefer not to be on camera. These options help fit counselling around work, caregiving and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can Paula help with?

She supports people with relationship and family issues, anxiety and stress, trauma and bereavement, as well as concerns like low self-esteem, sleeping problems, parenting strain and career matters.

What is Paulas therapeutic style?

Her work combines attachment-based, client-centred and solution-focused methods to provide empathic listening, help understand relationship patterns and set practical goals.

How much experience does she have?

Paula has 14 years of experience working in education, bereavement services, agency placements and independent practice across the UK.

What qualifications or professional registration does she hold?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start sessions with Paula?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule appointments according to the therapists availability.