Paula Howel, BACP

Paula Howel is a BACP credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Paula works with people experiencing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger management challenges, and depression, and she supports clients coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting stresses, self-esteem concerns, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, helping clients to identify practical steps toward greater wellbeing. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods with a warm, client-centered stance so that each person feels heard and respected. Paula recognizes that seeking help takes courage and offers steady support through the process of change. She provides therapy in English and Welsh and works collaboratively to tailor the work to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paula often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a client-centered stance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them - it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their experience at their own pace and build self-understanding.

Choosing 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, and she adapts the work over time as priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging are all available. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reach support from home, and maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver effective, personalized support while honoring each client’s pace and access needs.