Paula Clements, BACP, NCPS

Paula Clements is a New York-based therapist who brings professional training and a compassionate, client-focused approach to her work. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate formal training and registration with recognized professional bodies, and she has four years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns.

Paula specialises in helping clients manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice also addresses depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, eating and sleeping challenges, parenting concerns, and neurodiversity-related issues such as ADHD and autism. She works with clients across many life stages and situations, including issues around adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, and coping with major life changes.

Paula approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert in their own story and already holds resources to help them move forward. She aims to create a respectful, collaborative space where clients can explore challenges at their own pace and develop practical skills for coping and growth. Taking the first step into therapy can take courage, and Paula honours that decision while supporting clients toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Paula Clements

Paula uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles to support clients toward clearer values and stronger relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then take small, value-driven actions to improve daily functioning - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivational blocks. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships that originate early in life and helps people understand and reshape how they connect with others, which is often helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their experiences and find their own solutions - it supports self-esteem, confidence, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Paula works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are active partners in deciding what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with Paula is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home, work, or on the go, and allow sessions to fit into busy lives while preserving continuity of care with a registered professional.