Paula Rea
Compassionate counsellor for personal change
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About Paula
Paula Rea is a qualified, registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She has four years of professional experience and supports people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues and trauma. Paula aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly about what is worrying them.
She works collaboratively and without judgement. Sessions focus on understanding the patterns that keep problems going and finding practical steps that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
Paula helps people build confidence, manage emotions and make changes that matter to them. Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, addictions, self-esteem and parenting strain. She also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and work-related burnout.
Paula lists ADHD, bipolar and eating and sleeping problems among the topics she addresses. Paula draws on several established approaches to shape conversations. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centred listening, Cognitive Behavioural techniques and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
She adapts methods to each person's needs rather than using a single fixed model. A registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Paula also holds accreditation with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She supports people in English and works from within the UK.
To begin, visitors are invited to use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule sessions.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 401865, NCS24-04326
- 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paula lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-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
She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy ideas, which look at how early relationships influence current patterns. That work can help people understand trust, closeness and communication challenges in relationships.
Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. Sessions often combine listening, practical exercises and gradual behavioural steps so people can try things between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in Paula's biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around daily commitments, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer short check-ins or longer conversations depending on what they need that week. Registered or accredited professionals will adapt the structure so the work fits into everyday life rather than forcing large changes all at once.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationship concerns as well as stress, addictions and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Paula works collaboratively and without judgement, focusing on understanding patterns and finding practical steps that fit everyday life.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor and specialises in areas such as trauma, relationship issues and coping with loss.
What credentials and location are listed?
Paula is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member (MBACP) and an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Paula?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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