Paula Rea, BACP, NCPS

Paula Rea is a registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Paula has four years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life moments, including midlife changes.

She focuses on practical, straightforward work. Paula helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also supports those facing grief, relationship strain, issues with self-esteem, addictions and challenges with motivation and confidence.

In sessions Paula aims to create an open, non-judgemental space. Conversations are collaborative and centred on what a person wants to change. She listens for patterns that cause difficulty and works with clients to try new ways of responding.

Her approach draws on everyday tools from a few established therapies. Paula uses techniques that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, explore personal values, and build skills for coping with strong emotions. She also pays attention to how earlier relationships affect current ones.

Paula encourages small, sustainable steps rather than big overnight fixes. She supports people to name their priorities and try practical experiments between sessions. This helps people see what works for them and adjust as they go.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values, which can be useful when facing midlife questions or burnout. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving, often helping with anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and can help with intimacy issues and communication difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their aims, everyday life and preferences. She adapts the mix of techniques as people try things and notice what helps.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving or travel. It also lets people use shorter check-ins, avoid camera use when preferred, or choose quieter surroundings without a commute. Registered or accredited professionals can work this way to offer flexible, goal-orientated support that fits into daily routines.