Paula Reilly, BACP

Paula Reilly is a Liverpool-based therapist who brings a gentle, nonjudgmental approach to helping people through life transitions and complex emotional challenges. She trained in counselling at Staffordshire University and earned a Bachelor of Honours degree, a recognised undergraduate qualification that reflects focused study in counselling theory and practice. Paula has three years of clinical experience working with people affected by complex trauma, and she also supports parents and caregivers to develop and strengthen practical skills for family life. She works with couples to deepen understanding of needs and expectations and to improve relationship dynamics.

Paula frames therapy as a personalised process rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, and she collaborates with clients to identify the approaches that fit best for their situation. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, and the long-term impacts of trauma and abuse. She also attends to needs arising from adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and midlife transitions.

Grounded in a warm, compassionate stance and informed by her faith in the value of therapeutic work, Paula offers a supportive space for clients to share their stories, explore feelings, and build tools for moving forward. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and accepts international clients who prefer English-language therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and the benefits of online work

Paula draws on attachment-based therapy to help clients explore how early bonds and relationship patterns influence current emotional responses and relationship dynamics - this approach can be especially helpful for those dealing with trauma, attachment wounds or ongoing relationship difficulties. She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting, empathic environment where clients lead the pace of exploration and develop greater self-understanding and agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach Paula uses to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to build practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts the work as therapy progresses so clients feel involved in decisions about their care.

Online therapy with Paula is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to access support from home or while travelling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family responsibilities and different time zones, and they enable registered professionals like Paula to maintain consistent contact and gradual progress even when in-person meetings are not possible.