Paula Cleary , BACP

Paula Cleary BACP welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by big life changes, painful relationships, or low mood. She keeps things straightforward and calm, helping clients make sense of what feels muddled. Conversations are paced to suit each person so they can work out small, practical steps forward.

Paula draws on 16 years of practice to offer a steady, non-judgemental space. She listens for the patterns that cause stress, anxiety, loneliness or recurring relationship problems. Together with the client she maps out what matters most and how to begin moving toward clearer choices.

Her approach is rooted in client-centred work that puts the person’s perspective first. She blends this with mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being swept away by them. Solution-focused ideas are used to set realistic, short-term goals and track progress.

Paula commonly helps people dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, mood and panic concerns, and the aftermath of trauma or abuse. She also supports those coping with abandonment, infidelity, communication problems, divorce and other painful changes.

Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. Paula encourages simple exercises between sessions, clearer communication skills, and ways to manage intense emotions when they arise. The pace is set by the client, with the counsellor offering steady guidance.

People who choose Paula tend to want honest conversation, steady support, and tools they can use day to day. She works remotely with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally, holding space for gradual, sustainable change.

How Paula’s approaches work online

Paula uses client-centred counselling to place the person's experience at the heart of the work. This means sessions focus on listening closely, reflecting back what matters, and helping clients clarify their own priorities and choices. It is useful for people who need understanding and validation as a first step.

She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help clients notice thoughts, sensations and emotions more clearly. Mindfulness can reduce reactivity in moments of high stress and supports managing anxiety, panic and low mood by building steadier attention.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paula will discuss needs, goals and preferences in early sessions and suggest which methods to try. The plan is collaborative so it can be adjusted if something does not feel helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family or other commitments and to continue therapy when life shifts.