Paula Spencer-Snell , NCPS

Paula Spencer-Snell is a counsellor who aims to help women who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or big life changes. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about what is troubling them. Paula explains things plainly and works with each person at their own pace.

Paula uses conversational, practical therapy to help people manage mood and worry. She often blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural ideas to spot patterns and try new responses. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to ease racing thoughts and bring attention back to the present.

Her background includes work with trauma, abuse and relationship concerns, along with issues such as body image, guilt, shame and isolation. Paula also supports people facing chronic illness or caregiving stress and those dealing with divorce, money worries or midlife questions. She draws on a range of approaches to match different problems.

Paula holds NCPS, which is listed in her credentials. She has four years of practice experience working with clients in the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English using online formats such as video and phone calls as well as messaging options.

Paula aims to create clear, manageable steps during therapy. Together with a client she sets short-term goals and practical tasks to try between sessions. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focused on helping people regain control and find more balance.

How Paula blends therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the person. The counsellor reflects back feelings and supports people to find their own solutions, which can help when someone feels unheard or unsure about their next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paula will discuss goals, try different methods and agree a plan that fits the client’s needs and preferences. This collaborative way helps tailor sessions as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions work well for those who prefer no video, and live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who favour typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy days, while still keeping regular contact with a registered professional.