Paula Cleary

Paula Cleary is a counsellor who helps people who feel overwhelmed by life changes, anxiety, anger or low mood. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what feels muddled and to find clearer next steps. Paula aims to make things feel more manageable and to help people identify small changes that can make a difference.

Paula uses approaches that put the person at the centre of the work. She listens closely and reflects what she hears so people can better understand their own thoughts and feelings. She also draws on mindfulness to help with intense emotions and solution-focused ideas to map practical steps forward.

With 16 years of experience Paula has supported people dealing with grief, relationship issues, family problems, anger and trauma. She also helps with self-esteem, panic, phobias, and coping with life transitions. Her background is recorded as BACP, which is shown as a professional credential.

Sessions are intended to be a collaborative effort. Paula works with each person to set goals and review progress at a comfortable pace. This often involves trying different ways of thinking and acting until a better fit is found.

People who choose Paula can expect straightforward language and a steady, supportive presence. If you are unsure whether therapy is right for you, Paula encourages a first conversation to see if the approach suits your needs.

How Paula's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people feel heard. The counsellor reflects back what is said and supports people to find their own answers, which can help when feeling stuck or confused.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple skills to notice and calm strong emotions. Practising breath awareness and grounding techniques can reduce the intensity of anger, panic or overwhelming thoughts and make everyday moments easier to manage.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed on the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins on busy days. It can also mean sessions are possible when people are living in different countries, subject to the therapist's arrangements.