- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Sleep difficulties
About Paula
Paula Clifton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety and grief. She has three years of professional experience and works to make starting therapy feel less daunting. Paula offers a calm presence and direct support for sleep problems and life changes.
In sessions she focuses on building an open, non-judgemental space. People are invited to talk about thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Paula aims to listen carefully and respond with practical ways to cope between meetings.
Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with hypnotherapy used where appropriate. That mix is used to help people make sense of difficult emotions and to try new ways of thinking and acting. Paula and clients agree goals and try approaches that suit the person’s preferences.
She also works with issues linked to relationships, intimacy, self-esteem and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include codependency, adoption and foster care related concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Paula is open to working with international clients who prefer sessions in English.
To begin, people follow a short matching process and schedule sessions according to availability. Paula aims for sessions that fit everyday life and be responsive to what each person needs as work progresses.
How Paula's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement, helping people feel heard and accepted so they can explore difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and offers short practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help a person access resources for coping and change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss the options with each person and decide together which methods suit their goals and preferences. This makes sessions collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week and to keep progress going between face-to-face appointments. It also allows shorter check-ins when time is limited or sessions that avoid being on camera if someone prefers less visual focus. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care while matching practical needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Paula help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping problems and coping with life changes, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How does she work in session?
Paula creates an open, non-judgemental space and combines listening with practical strategies to help people manage thoughts and feelings between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working with emotional and practical difficulties such as stress, sleep issues and bereavement.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Paula is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify the exact formats offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Paula?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.