- Person-centred base
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical change focus
About Paige
Paige Whiteley is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and depression. She draws on fifteen years of post-qualifying experience in both private and organisational settings to offer steady, practical support.
Paige works in an integrative way, starting from a person-centred base. That means she listens first, then draws together approaches suited to each person. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and beliefs that get in the way, and on small changes that make day-to-day life more workable.
She completed a Diploma in Counselling at Joseph Priestley College and later gained a Bachelor of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Leeds Beckett University. She also holds a postgraduate certificate in supervision from the University of Central Lancashire and a postgraduate certificate in psychosexual therapy. Her listed credentials include BACP, which indicates professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Paige has worked for many years supporting adults with trauma, loss, fertility issues, relationship problems and mood difficulties. Early in her career she provided one-to-one therapeutic interventions for primary school children and ran staff workshops to support relationship-building in school settings.
She currently practises privately in the United Kingdom and draws on experience from charity and organisational roles when tailoring support. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical, helping people move past limiting beliefs and find clearer ways to cope.
How her approaches work online and in sessions
Paige uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's experience first and helps build trust. In practice this looks like open listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and jointly deciding what to focus on to ease day-to-day difficulties.She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to change unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour. One common approach helps people notice and challenge limiting beliefs, replacing them with more helpful ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach she uses focuses on trauma-informed methods that work with the memories and responses that keep people feeling stuck, helping them feel less overwhelmed by past events.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options openly and collaborate with the client to choose what fits best with their goals and preferences. This joint decision-making continues as therapy progresses, so methods can be adjusted if something is not working.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions around work and family life and fewer travel commitments. Because the biography does not list specific online formats, please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to keep regular appointments and sustain progress between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can she help with?
Paige supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting strains, trauma and depression. She also lists adoption and foster care among additional focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative with a person-centred core, meaning she listens first and then uses techniques suited to each person. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful beliefs and making practical changes.
What is her background working with people?
She has 15 years of post-qualifying experience in private practice and organisational roles, including long-term charity work supporting adults with trauma and related issues.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and completed professional training including a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and postgraduate certificates. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.