Paula Byrne , BACP

Paula Byrne brings six years of practice in the UK to her work with people facing stress, anxiety and relationship struggles. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Paula uses a calm, straightforward manner to help people begin when they feel stuck.

She keeps sessions relaxed and non-judgemental. Paula aims to listen closely and help clients untangle the thoughts and feelings that get in the way of daily life. She draws on experience from working in a GP surgery, a homeless hostel and with the Samaritans to shape a compassionate approach.

Paula uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Client-centred work keeps the focus on the person’s own pace and priorities.

Her practice covers common and complex concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, family and intimacy-related issues. Paula also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome.

Sessions are practical and down to earth. Paula aims to help people find steady steps forward, whether they need short-term support or time to explore deeper patterns. She works with women’s issues among other concerns and will match methods to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Paula commonly uses attachment-based work, client-centred counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people online. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and change those patterns. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and responding to the person’s needs, letting the client set the pace and topics. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers practical techniques to shift them.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Paula treats the choice as collaborative and will discuss what feels most useful based on personal goals and preferences. Together the therapist and client check in regularly and adjust methods if needed to match progress and comfort level.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and when body language matters. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflection and support that can fit around busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, childcare or travel schedules and to continue momentum between sessions.