Paula Clifton, BACP

Paula Clifton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She writes plainly and offers a calm space to talk about sleeping problems, relationships and feelings of low self-esteem. Paula works with people who are dealing with career pressures, parenting strain, or compassion fatigue and supports those coping with loss and trauma.

Paula has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration. She aims to make the first steps into therapy as straightforward as possible and acknowledges that reaching out takes courage. Sessions begin by clarifying what matters most to each person and setting simple, realistic goals.

Her way of working draws on client-centred therapy, which means listening closely and responding to what the person brings. Paula also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help spot patterns of thinking that keep problems going. She may suggest hypnotherapy in cases where guided relaxation and focused attention can help with sleep or anxiety.

In practical terms, Paula focuses on day-to-day changes clients can try between sessions. This can include short exercises to improve sleep, ways to manage strong emotions, and steps to rebuild confidence after loss. She adapts pace and focus to each person rather than following a rigid approach.

People who choose Paula typically want a straightforward, respectful counsellor who aims to make coping feel more manageable. If that sounds right, the next step is to follow the site's process to request a match and arrange an initial appointment.

How Paula's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what a person brings, helping them feel heard and understood. Online or remote sessions can preserve that approach by giving space to discuss feelings, worries and life changes in a conversational way.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT often includes short between-session tasks and simple monitoring to build new habits and reduce anxiety or low mood.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to address issues such as sleep problems or anxiety. When offered online, hypnotherapy typically follows clear, step-by-step guidance and short practices the client can repeat between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences and adjust as the work progresses. That choice is made together rather than imposed.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. It can also make shorter check-ins easier and allow people to try brief exercises from home or during a break. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match what the therapist offers.