Paula Howel , BACP

Paula Howel is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low mood. She writes simply and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Paula aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.

She uses straightforward conversations to help people name their difficulties and find practical ways forward. Paula draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviours, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live with difficult feelings while taking steps towards what matters to them.

In sessions she works in a client-centred way, offering space for people to talk without judgement. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are used when relationships and attachment come up, helping people understand emotional patterns and respond differently.

Paula has seven years of professional experience and holds BACP registration. She offers work in English and Welsh and practises from the United Kingdom. Her background includes helping people with issues such as sleep problems, parenting stress, addictions, self-esteem and career concerns.

Typical sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Paula will agree goals and adapt methods to suit each person’s pace and needs. If someone wants a calm, steady approach that mixes talking, practical tools and emotional understanding, Paula provides that support.

How Paula uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It focuses on what matters to someone and encourages small, values-led steps that can reduce the power of distressing experiences.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems because it teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and test new ways of coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy work. Paula will talk with each person about their situation, goals and preferences and together they will choose which methods to try. This collaborative process means plans are adjusted as needs change.

Online sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, giving options for different circumstances. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins and messaging suits people who prefer typing. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life or a busy day while keeping the focus on progress rather than logistics.