Paula Reilly, BACP

Paula Reilly is a qualified therapist based in Liverpool who invites people to consider change with compassion and steady support. She trained in counselling at Staffordshire University and earned a Bachelor of Honours degree, and she holds the BACP credential, indicating membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards. Paula creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where personal stories can be shared and emotions explored, drawing on clinical experience working with individuals affected by complex trauma.

Her practice includes supporting parents and caregivers to develop new skills while building on strengths they already possess. She also works with couples to deepen awareness of needs and expectations and to strengthen connection. Paula approaches therapy as a personal journey rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, inviting clients to explore which methods might suit them best and collaborating to promote meaningful change.

She believes that therapeutic work can equip people with tools to move forward and that setbacks are part of change - with support, it is possible to get up and keep going. Her faith and belief in the value of therapy inform a consistently warm and accepting stance, and she offers to walk alongside clients as they pursue greater self-awareness and discovery.

Approaches that guide online healing and connection

Paula integrates attachment-based work, client-centered principles, and cognitive behavioral techniques to support clients in an online setting. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people rebuild trust, improve emotional connection, and address difficulties in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and the client’s own capacity for growth, providing a respectful space to explore feelings, values, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for issues like anxiety, stress, and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work reflects the client’s experience and pace.

Online therapy with Paula is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These options increase flexibility and can help people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.