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- Attachment-based work
- Somatic methods
- Hypnotherapy elements
About Paula
Paula Talling is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
Paula works in an integrative way, drawing on client-centred practice, psychodynamic ideas and somatic methods. She listens to how people describe their lives and pays attention to the body’s signals as part of the work. That can mean combining talking with grounding and breath-based approaches to settle strong emotions.
Her view is that early relationships shape adult patterns. This influences how she looks at attachment issues, abandonment and core relational difficulties such as codependency or avoidant styles. She also supports people coping with dissociation, emptiness, guilt and shame, and the practical distress of panic attacks or self-harm urges.
In sessions Paula aims to help clients notice recurring patterns and explore alternatives. She uses psychodynamic ideas to look at past experiences alongside present-day goals. Hypnotherapy techniques may be used where suitable to support calming and focused work on particular issues.
People can expect a straightforward, conversational approach. Paula helps clients clarify what matters to them and build manageable steps forward. To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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Approaches used in remote counselling and what they involve
Paula commonly uses attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice in her work. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape present patterns and helps people notice how they relate to others now. Client-centred practice focuses on the person’s experience and uses reflective listening to clarify feelings and priorities.She also incorporates somatic techniques to bring attention to bodily responses and support regulation. Somatic work can include gentle grounding, breath awareness and noticing physical sensations to reduce overwhelm and aid emotion management.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. Paula will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest which approaches to try together. That conversation is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed on the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life by avoiding travel and allowing shorter check-ins or more flexible scheduling. Many people find remote work helps them keep therapy consistent around work and family commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What difficulties does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice is integrative, drawing on client-centred, psychodynamic and somatic approaches and including hypnotherapy techniques when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.