Paula Clifton, BACP

Paula Clifton is a counsellor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief and relationship worries. She aims to make taking the first step easier and meets people where they are. Paula works with sleeping problems, self-esteem struggles and life changes too.

She uses a straightforward, warm manner in sessions. Paula creates a calm space where clients can talk without fear of being judged. She encourages practical steps alongside talking, so people leave with things to try between meetings.

Paula is a BACP practitioner with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Her background includes work supporting people with trauma, compassion fatigue and parenting strains. She also helps with issues such as body image, chronic illness, and career stress.

Her approach blends client-centred therapy with cognitive behavioural techniques and hypnotherapy. That mix lets Paula tailor conversations and practical exercises to the person in front of her. She invites clients to set clear goals and checks progress together.

Sessions aim to be down-to-earth and focused on day-to-day change. Paula can help people rebuild routines, sleep better, improve communication and manage strong emotions. If someone is unsure where to begin, she works with them to choose small, achievable steps.

How these approaches work online and in conversation

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person speaking. The therapist follows the client's lead, listens closely and helps them make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring relationship, grief or self-esteem issues.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses clear exercises and short tasks to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, stress and sleep problems.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people change habits or manage strong emotions. It can be used alongside talking therapies to boost confidence or tackle unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right way of working is part of therapy. Paula will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and decide on an approach together. The process is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy if they move or travel, while the therapist and client agree practical arrangements together.