Paula Cleary

Paula Cleary is a counsellor who focuses on helping people navigate difficult life moments. She works with adults feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship or intimacy difficulties. Paula also supports those coping with grief, trauma, anger and loss of direction.

Paula uses straightforward, person-focused conversation to help clients make sense of their situation. She listens without judging and helps people identify small, manageable steps forward. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to each person and to build hope for change.

Her approach draws on client-centred methods that prioritise the person's own values and pace. Paula also uses mindfulness to help manage strong emotions and solution-focused tools to spot practical next steps. Existential ideas are woven in to explore meaning and life choices when needed.

Paula has 16 years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She sees people across a wide range of concerns including panic, phobias, self-esteem issues and problems around trust or commitment.

Sessions are carried out in English and Paula accepts international clients. She recommends people use the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability and the subscription arrangements.

How Paula's approaches work in online counselling

Paula uses client-centred therapy to keep conversations focused on what matters to the person. This approach gives space for the client to lead topics, while the therapist reflects and helps clarify feelings and priorities. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce panic, anxiety and overwhelming emotion during daily life.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Paula will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals, preferences and current situation. That ongoing conversation helps shape sessions so they feel useful and relevant.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Many people find online conversation easier to schedule around work or family commitments and it can make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments.