- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Sleep and wellbeing
About Paula
Paula Clifton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing common life pressures. She supports those dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping problems and changes such as career shifts or major life events. Paula works in English and has three years of professional experience. She encourages people to take the first step and acknowledges how brave that can feel.
In sessions Paula focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about plainly. She uses a client-centred approach to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used when practical steps and thinking patterns are helpful to reduce unhelpful symptoms.
Hypnotherapy is another option she offers for people interested in guided relaxation and focused suggestion to address issues such as sleep and stress. Paula adapts methods to what feels useful for each person rather than insisting on one way of working. She explains choices clearly so people can decide what to try.
Paula has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationships, self-esteem, parenting pressures, trauma and compassion fatigue. She also supports people with body image, chronic illness, caring responsibilities and bereavement. Her goal is straightforward: help people feel understood and find manageable ways to move forward.
If you decide to start, Paula will work with you to set practical goals and review them as you progress. She aims to make sessions easy to follow and relevant to everyday life.
How Paula’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood; online sessions let that same responsive conversation continue even when you cannot attend in person. CBT is about spotting patterns and trying practical techniques to change thinking and behaviour, and it works well through discussion, worksheets and home tasks delivered remotely. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused suggestion to address issues such as sleep or stress, and the basic techniques can be adapted to an online setting.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Paula will talk with you about your goals and preferences, and together you will try approaches that fit your needs. She aims to keep this collaborative so methods are adjusted as you see what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that better suits a schedule. They can also allow sessions when someone is abroad, subject to agreeing with the therapist. Discuss practical arrangements up front so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems and life changes, plus relationship and self-esteem difficulties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Paula uses a client-centred style that follows your concerns, combined with CBT for practical thinking tools and options such as hypnotherapy when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.