Paula Reilly, BACP

Paula Reilly is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and difficult life changes. She supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, trauma and caregiver stress. Paula also offers focused help around ageing and geriatric issues and challenges such as isolation, midlife questions and career concerns.

She works in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to build a trusting relationship first. Sessions are practical and conversational, with an emphasis on understanding what matters to each person. Paula encourages people to try approaches that fit their life and values rather than applying a fixed method.

Paula trained in counselling and holds a Bachelor of Honours degree. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her experience includes supporting people affected by complex trauma and those navigating family and caregiving roles.

Her style blends attachment-focused thinking, client-centred listening and practical strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Narrative elements are used to help people reframe difficult stories and find clearer ways forward.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Paula invites people to explore which tools might help, then practises them together in session. She frames therapy as a personal journey with small steps and realistic goals.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and patterns formed early in life. It helps people understand how they connect with others and how past experiences can shape current relationships.

Client-centred therapy emphasises listening and creating a supportive space. The counsellor follows the person's pace and priorities, helping them find their own solutions.

Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paula will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit your needs and goals, and can adapt the plan as you progress.

Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering options that suit different energy levels. Registered or accredited professionals can still use these ways of working to focus on practical skills, relationship patterns and new ways of telling your story.