Paula Cleary, BACP

Paula Cleary works with people navigating change, uncertainty, and the messy feelings that can follow difficult life events. She helps clients who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, low self-esteem, or the aftermath of trauma and abuse to gain clarity about what is happening and what they want to change. Paula combines empathy with practical focus so that even complex issues begin to feel more manageable.

Her approach is gentle and collaborative - she takes time to listen, to map out patterns, and to explore possible steps forward together. Paula believes therapy is a positive investment in wellbeing and that, with support and commitment, people can make meaningful progress toward feeling lighter and more at peace with themselves. Over the course of her work she has supported individuals through family difficulties, separation, anger, intimacy concerns, and other life transitions.

Paula holds the BACP credential, which reflects membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and demonstrates a commitment to professional standards. She is based in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English, including options for international clients and online sessions to suit different preferences and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Personal Growth

Paula draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their feelings and values at their own pace - this approach is often helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief. She also uses existential therapy to help people examine questions about meaning, choice, and identity when life transitions leave them feeling uncertain or empty. Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to build present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and support coping with stress, anxiety, and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Paula works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and circumstances change. This partnership helps ensure therapy stays relevant and practical for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals and therapists, and Paula provides appointments by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or travel, and they allow people in different locations to receive consistent support without the need to travel.