Paula Cleary, BACP

Paula Cleary is a counsellor who helps people untangle confusion, worry and hurt. She offers calm, straightforward support when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. Paula aims to make sessions feel simple and manageable so people can begin to see a clearer path forward.

With 16 years of experience she listens without judgement and focuses on what matters to each person. She works in a way that centres the client's perspective and choices. That means sessions often begin with where a person is now and what small steps feel possible next.

Paula draws on client-centred ways of working alongside mindfulness and solution-focused ideas. She uses these to help people notice patterns, try out different responses, and build steady coping strategies. These approaches are used to address stress, anxiety, depression and mood difficulties as well as problems with confidence and self-love.

She also supports people dealing with relationship concerns, grief, trauma and family problems, and practical stresses like divorce, separation or commitment worries. Issues such as jealousy, intimacy difficulties, anger and isolation are part of her focus areas too.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person's needs. If someone is unsure what to expect, Paula helps them clarify goals and pick simple steps to try between meetings. This approach keeps the work grounded and practical.

How Paula's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to make sense of their feelings. Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to notice thoughts and physical feelings without judgement, which can be useful for anxiety, panic and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that can be tried between sessions to build momentum and change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Paula will explore goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try approaches that match those aims. The process is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily routines. They allow for shorter check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, and can help people keep continuity of care when they are away from their usual area. Many therapists who offer remote work find it simple to continue regular meetings and to use short practical tasks between sessions to support progress.