Paula Reilly, BACP
Fresh perspective for life transitions
Details
| Name | Paula Reilly |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Paula
Paula Reilly is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief and life changes. She holds a Bachelor of Honours degree in counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Paula works with clients who are coping with trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anger and intimacy concerns.
Paula offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can tell their story and make sense of difficult feelings.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on listening first, then on practical steps to feel steadier. She encourages small, manageable changes rather than sudden overhauls. Her background includes experience supporting people affected by complex trauma and helping parents and caregivers build skills that ease daily life.
She also meets individuals exploring relationship patterns and hopes for deeper awareness of their needs. Paula blends narrative ideas with attachment-informed thinking and client-centred listening. She also draws on cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques when they fit a person’s goals.
The mix is adapted to each person rather than applied the same way to everyone. Work with Paula typically focuses on clear goals such as improving communication, managing anxiety, processing grief or developing coping strategies. She invites clients to try approaches and reflect on what helps, so progress comes from practical trial and review.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues among the things Paula works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Paula among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Paula among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Paula among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Paula among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Paula among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Paula among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Paula among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Paula directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Paula directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment ideas work online
The online setting can support Narrative Therapy by giving space to tell and reframe personal stories. Narrative approaches help people separate themselves from problems, see recurring patterns and try new meanings for past events. This can be useful for issues like grief, shame, life purpose and midlife questioning.Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current needs and reactions. Working online, the counsellor and client pay attention to how connection is experienced in sessions and try small steps to change how someone relates to others. This approach often helps with intimacy concerns, caregiver stress and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Paula will listen to your goals and suggest ways of working, then adapt methods as you try them. Together you will decide what feels most helpful and make gradual changes based on what actually helps in everyday life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and practise conversations in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging provide ongoing support between sessions and suit people who prefer writing or need more frequent, brief contact.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Paula help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and many life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Paula uses a warm, non-judgemental, client-centred style that foregrounds listening and collaborative planning.
What is her professional background?
She trained in counselling and holds a Bachelor of Honours degree and has around three years of experience working with people affected by complex trauma and relationship issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Paula practises in the United Kingdom and is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I have sessions in other languages or from overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Paula offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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