Paula Bantick-Ward
Accessible counsellor for practical emotional support
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About Paula
Paula Bantick-Ward offers straightforward, compassionate counselling focused on helping people manage hard times. Paula is a BACP counsellor with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. She aims to make counselling accessible and practical so people can start feeling more able to cope.
Paula works with individuals and couples to look at what matters to them and find workable steps forward. She listens without judgement and stays genuine in the therapeutic relationship.
Background and approach
Paula draws mainly on person-centred ways of working, which means she follows each person’s pace and priorities. She also uses ideas from cognitive behavioural approaches and brief solution-focused techniques when these fit the situation. Sessions are described as a quiet space to say what matters and to make sense of feelings and reactions.
Paula may invite creative methods such as metaphor, journaling or creative writing to help express difficult thoughts. She aims to help people find their own voice and make choices that lead to healthier daily life. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, depression, eating and anger issues, and self-esteem.
Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and problems linked to separation or commitment. Paula is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP. Her work is clinically supervised and insured.
People can expect a clear, non-directive approach that prioritises empathy and practical progress.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 348864
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Paula's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Paula works with
Everything Paula lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paula lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Paula works online
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses practical, structured exercises to try out new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, depression and unhelpful patterns.
Paula aims to work collaboratively to find the best approach. She will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and adapt the work as you go. Deciding together helps keep sessions relevant and manageable.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are set by individual practice. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time, allow quicker scheduling around work or caring duties, and make it simpler to have short check-ins when needed. Telephone work can suit those who prefer not to be on camera, while other options may support creative tasks like journaling within the sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can guide you on a format that matches your needs and everyday routine.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Paula help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression and relationship and intimacy issues, among other concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The work is person centred and non-directive, with empathy and genuineness at its core. Paula also uses cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused techniques where helpful.
What is her background and experience?
Paula has eight years of counselling experience and aims to make therapy accessible and practical for everyday life.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography states she provides online or telephone sessions; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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