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- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused steps
About Paula
Paula Cleary is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and issues around self-esteem. Paula also focuses on trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger and coping with life changes.
Paula explains that therapy starts with making sense of what feels muddled or overwhelming. She invites a calm, steady conversation where a person can talk through current problems. The early sessions are used to map what matters most and agree small, practical steps forward.
Her approach draws on client-centred work, which puts the person's experience at the centre of sessions. She also uses solution-focused ideas to identify concrete next steps and mindfulness practices to help manage strong emotions in the moment. Existential themes are explored when people want to reflect on values, purpose and meaning.
Paula often helps clients clarify relationship patterns, set boundaries and rebuild self-trust after loss or betrayal. She works with issues such as abandonment, commitment worries, communication problems and the aftermath of separation.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and paced to what each person can manage. Her style is practical and reflective, helping people notice what changes feel possible. People who are unsure what they want from therapy may find the first few meetings useful for deciding a way forward.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centred work focuses on the person's experience and feelings. In practice this means sessions concentrate on listening, reflecting and helping someone put words to what matters. It can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.Solution-focused therapy looks for immediate, manageable steps forward. Sessions emphasise setting small goals and noticing what changes make a difference. This approach suits people who want clear next actions for stress, panic or communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paula will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and decide collaboratively which methods to use. That way the approach can shift if one way of working does not fit.
The original biography does not specify which remote formats she uses, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life. They also allow a shorter check-in when needed and mean a session can go ahead without travel time, helping people keep momentum between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other areas include trauma and abuse, anger and coping with life changes.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She practises client-centred therapy and uses solution-focused techniques and mindfulness. Existential themes may be introduced when clients want to discuss values and meaning.
How long has she been practising?
She has 16 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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