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Paula Bantick-Ward

Paula Bantick-Ward, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Accessible person-centred counselling

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Creative techniques
  • Couples and individual

About Paula

Paula Bantick-Ward is a counsellor who aims to make counselling accessible and affordable. She offers help for individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, distressed or stuck. Paula listens without judgement and helps people find their own voice so they can move forward.

She works in a person-centred way, which means she stays genuine and non-directive while applying empathy to understand what is happening for each person. Paula helps clients make sense of their feelings, reactions and patterns so they can reduce distress and re-engage with life in healthier ways.

Her practice draws on a range of approaches where useful. Paula may introduce techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work alongside person-centred listening. She sometimes uses creative tools such as metaphor, journalling and creative writing to help people reflect and process emotions.

Paula has eight years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice is clinically supervised and she maintains professional insurance. She offers sessions intended to fit around everyday life and can support people working through issues such as anxiety, grief, relationships and addiction.

If someone wants to begin, Paula asks them to use the site continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire. That helps match people and schedule sessions based on availability and preference.

How her therapeutic approaches work online

Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and letting the client lead. It helps when someone needs a calm space to talk, feel understood and make their own choices about change.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical steps and experiments to test different ways of thinking and coping, which can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.

Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationships affect current patterns. It can help people understand why they react strongly in relationships and learn different ways of connecting and regulating emotion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as issues change and progress is made.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. They remove travel time and can allow for quicker check-ins during a lunch break or after work. The biography indicates Paula is qualified to offer online and telephone sessions, but confirm the exact session options and scheduling when you book so they match your needs and routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFertility issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Paula help with?

Paula supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions and eating issues. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her core style is person-centred counselling, which is genuine and non-judgemental. She often combines that with techniques from CBT, solution-focused work and creative exercises.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of experience working in counselling and uses clinical supervision to support her practice. She draws on varied techniques to match individual needs.

Where is Paula based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The biography states she is qualified to provide online or telephone sessions; confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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