Paulette Shelley
Compassionate counsellor for trauma and relationships
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About Paulette
Paulette Shelley is a BACP-registered counsellor who helps people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about things that feel heavy or confusing. Paulette uses a person-centred style to listen first, then respond to what matters most to each person.
She blends Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to suit individual needs. That means sessions often focus on understanding feelings and patterns, and on small, practical steps to change unhelpful thinking or behaviour.
Background and approach
Paulette aims to support both short-term concerns and longer-term work depending on what a person wants. Paulette pays attention to how past experiences influence present relationships and reactions. She helps people identify unhelpful patterns and consider new ways of relating to themselves and others.
The work is collaborative - she won’t give direct advice but will guide clients to find their own answers. Her wider focus includes issues such as attachment difficulties, addiction, domestic violence, guilt and shame, panic, obsessive behaviours, self-harm, and coping with a cancer diagnosis. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Paulette has three years of clinical experience and holds BACP registration. If someone chooses to start, they are invited to pick the Start Therapy option, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 408654
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Paulette's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Paulette works with
Everything Paulette lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paulette lists
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How Paulette works online
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple strategies to try out different responses. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, panic, low mood and unhelpful habits.
Finding the right way to work is part of the process. Paulette will talk with each person about goals and preferences and decide together which approach or mix of approaches fits best. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep continuity when schedules are tight. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or more focused sessions that practise CBT ideas between meetings. The exact session formats should be confirmed with Paulette before booking to make sure they match practical needs and personal preferences.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Paulette help with?
Paulette supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem difficulties and depression, among other related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, listening first and responding to what matters most to each person.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography states she offers online counselling; please confirm current session formats with the therapist before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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