- Person-centred approach
- Explores past patterns
- Supports practical coping
About Paula
Paula De Souza is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She has four years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and past trauma. Paula also helps with health-related concerns and caring responsibilities, and she offers a respectful, listening presence to anyone feeling overwhelmed.
Paula describes counselling as a steady process where the client leads the way. She creates a calm space to talk through thoughts and feelings at a comfortable pace. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope, making clearer decisions, and planning next steps for daily life.
Her work draws mainly on Client-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, chosen to match what each person needs. That mix allows room for present-focused problem solving alongside exploring how past experiences shape current patterns. Conversations are collaborative and paced to the individual.
People come to Paula for a wide range of concerns including grief, eating issues, self-esteem, parenting strain, workplace stress, bipolar management, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment questions, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and communication or control issues.
Paula accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, so practical arrangements can adapt as needs change.
How Paula's approaches work online and in sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The counsellor offers attentive listening and mirrors back what is heard so the person can find their own solutions. This approach can help with feelings of low self-esteem, relationship worries and day-to-day stress.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences shape current reactions and patterns. It encourages noticing repeated feelings or behaviours and how these affect relationships and choices. This can be useful when someone wants to understand long-standing difficulties or recurring conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Paula aims to agree the best way forward based on the person's goals, what feels helpful in early sessions, and practical needs. She will adapt techniques as understanding grows and priorities change.
Session arrangements are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel by removing commuting time. They also allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when busy days make a longer appointment hard to manage. Registered or accredited professionals can use a mix of conversational and reflective practices that translate well to remote meetings, helping people make steady progress without changing their daily routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula support?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and paced to the person. She mainly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to combine present-focused support with gentle exploration of past patterns.
What is her background and experience?
She holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical concerns.
Where is Paula based and what credential does she hold?
Paula practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are available for meetings?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist arrangements.
How do I begin working with Paula?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.