- Warm and non-judgemental
- Practical coping strategies
- BACP counsellor
About Paula
Paula Clifton is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and major life changes. She welcomes conversations about grief, sleeping difficulties and challenges that affect day-to-day functioning. Her tone is warm and straightforward, aimed at people who feel unsure about taking that first step into therapy.
Paula uses an open, non-judgemental approach so clients can talk honestly about what matters to them. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to follow the person’s lead and create a supportive space. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, behaviours and feelings connect, and hypnotherapy when appropriate to aid relaxation and focus.
Her registration is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, written as BACP, and she has three years of professional experience. Paula works at a steady pace and encourages small, practical changes that make daily life easier. She recognises how daunting the first steps can be and aims to make them as simple as possible.
In sessions people can expect straightforward conversation, reflective listening and collaborative planning. Paula can help with concerns such as relationships, self-esteem, coping after loss, parenting strains and career stress. She also has experience related to adoption and foster care and can address abandonment and blended family issues when they come up.
To start, people are invited to use the site process to match with a counsellor and schedule a time that fits. Paula aims to work with each person’s priorities and pace so progress feels manageable.
How Paula’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what a person brings. Online sessions using this approach let the counsellor follow the client’s priorities and create a calm, respectful space for reflection. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings and actions, helping people try small experiments and practical coping steps that they can use between sessions. Hypnotherapy supports relaxation and concentrated attention, which some people find useful for reducing anxiety or improving sleep.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Paula will talk through different ways of working and check what feels most useful. Together the client and counsellor set goals and adapt techniques to suit the person’s needs and preferences as the work develops.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins around work breaks or sessions without travel time. It can also allow people to try different ways of working - for example focusing on CBT tasks between meetings or using guided relaxation exercises during a session - to suit everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems and coping with life changes, plus issues around relationships, self-esteem and career strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and person-focused, combining client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural work and occasional hypnotherapy to support relaxation.
What background and experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience in the UK helping people with everyday mental health and life transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Paula?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.