Paula Cleary, BACP

Paula Cleary is a compassionate therapist who helps people untangle moments of confusion, uncertainty, and change. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, and the many challenges that come with life transitions. Paula takes a gentle, collaborative approach, guiding clients to better understand what is happening for them and to identify the changes they want to make for a brighter future.

With a focus on practical support and emotional understanding, she encourages clients to explore patterns, make sense of complicated feelings, and discover steps that lead to meaningful progress. Paula believes that with commitment and the right support, people can experience real shifts in how they feel and relate to themselves and others. She finds great reward in witnessing the growth and healing that follow when clients engage with the therapeutic process.

Paula is registered with the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings 16 years of experience to her practice. She offers therapy in English and works with both local and international clients, providing a supportive space for those ready to take a positive step forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paula commonly draws on client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and solution-focused therapy in her online practice. Client-centered therapy centers the client's own experience and priorities, offering a respectful, non-directive space to explore feelings, identity, and relationships - useful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical exercises to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety, helping people cope with panic, mood difficulties, and overwhelming emotions. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals, helping clients identify strengths and small changes that lead to clearer outcomes when facing specific problems such as communication breakdowns or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Paula is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes while allowing registered professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support.