Paula Clifton, BACP

Paula Clifton is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Paula has developed focused experience supporting people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, navigating grief and loss, managing sleeping difficulties, and coping with major life changes.

Her practice emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings honestly. Paula works collaboratively with each person to understand their unique situation and to build practical, compassionate ways of coping. She recognizes that reaching out for help often takes courage and values the decision clients make to begin therapy. That early step is acknowledged and respected as part of the path toward feeling better and finding clearer ways forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Paula works with client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients set the pace; this approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and make choices that fit their values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula collaborates with clients to determine which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques as work progresses so that therapy remains purposeful and relevant to each individual.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options allow people to access registered professionals from home or elsewhere, making it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to continue work between sessions.