Paula Taylor
Supportive counsellor for stress and life changes
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About Paula
Paula Taylor offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She writes short, clear plans and listens closely so people can talk through what matters most. Paula emphasises respect and sensitivity in every session to help clients feel heard and understood.
Paula uses a person-centred approach that puts the client’s experience at the heart of therapy. She adapts conversations and goals to each person rather than following a fixed script.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on small, achievable steps to build confidence and motivation. She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to help people make sense of painful feelings and improve close relationships. Mindfulness techniques are used to help reduce worry and improve moment-to-moment coping.
Solution-focused methods help keep sessions practical and forward-looking when deciding next steps. Paula has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP.
Her background includes supporting people with grief, addictions, eating concerns, bipolar challenges and issues around self-esteem and career decisions. People who are considering therapy are invited to discuss what they need and how to work together. Paula aims to make the process straightforward and personalised, setting manageable goals and checking progress along the way.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 404200
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness 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
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
Approaches Paula lists
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How Paula works online
Mindfulness is part of Paula’s toolkit to help reduce anxiety and quiet an overactive mind. Simple exercises and short attention practices are taught and practised together to build steadier coping between sessions. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a joint process - Paula works with each person to decide which methods feel most useful for their goals and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Paula aims to keep each session focused and practical so therapeutic progress can slot into everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, as well as grief, addictions, eating concerns, anger and career issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-centred and collaborative, using emotionally-focused and solution-focused ideas alongside mindfulness to keep work practical and emotionally attentive.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practise?
Her listed credential is BACP and she practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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