Paula Howel, BACP

Paula Howel is a United Kingdom-based therapist with seven years of professional experience and registration with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She supports people working through stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, depression, and the many practical challenges that come with life transitions and relationship difficulties. Paula also addresses issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career dilemmas, bipolar and ADHD-related struggles, as well as a wide range of attachment and personality-related challenges.

Paula adopts a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that prioritises a trusting therapeutic relationship. She creates a calm space where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly, helping each person to identify goals and practical steps toward more fulfilling daily life. Her clinical practice draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy, applied according to individual needs.

Fluent in English and Welsh, Paula aims to make therapy accessible and responsive to the whole person. She recognises that reaching out for support takes courage and offers steady, compassionate guidance to help people navigate change, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful improvements in wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to act in line with what matters to them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger, offering concrete strategies and skills for everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises an empathic, respectful therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client to find their own solutions; this approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula collaborates with each person to explore which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps shape a personalised plan rather than prescribing a single method from the start.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These formats make it easier to access registered professionals from the comfort of home or while travelling, and they support consistent engagement when in-person appointments are difficult to arrange.