BACP, NCPS
Paula Appleton, BACP, NCPS
Therapist in the UK
Paula is a BACP, NCPS therapist in the UK.
- 14+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Paula
Paula Appleton is a counsellor with 14 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and uses an integrative approach that blends different therapies to suit each person's needs. Paula welcomes conversations in English and American Sign Language and is experienced in supporting people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety and depression, as well as trauma and abuse. She also helps people facing addiction, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. Practical issues such as parenting, career pressures and coping with life changes are included in her areas of interest.
Paula draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. She combines these with client-centred and dialectical behaviour ideas to tailor sessions around what a person needs in the moment. Sessions are guided by the BACP Ethical Framework.
Paula has additional experience with topics such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, autism and attachment issues. She is familiar with complex presentations that include co-morbidity, caregiver stress and chronic illness or pain.
In practical terms she suggests counselling can offer a regular space to pause and reflect when life feels overwhelming. The focus is on clear, manageable steps and talking through what matters most to the person seeking support.
Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety and depression, as well as trauma and abuse. She also helps people facing addiction, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. Practical issues such as parenting, career pressures and coping with life changes are included in her areas of interest.
Paula draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. She combines these with client-centred and dialectical behaviour ideas to tailor sessions around what a person needs in the moment. Sessions are guided by the BACP Ethical Framework.
Paula has additional experience with topics such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, autism and attachment issues. She is familiar with complex presentations that include co-morbidity, caregiver stress and chronic illness or pain.
In practical terms she suggests counselling can offer a regular space to pause and reflect when life feels overwhelming. The focus is on clear, manageable steps and talking through what matters most to the person seeking support.
Areas of expertise
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Focus areas
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Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
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AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger Syndrome
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Avoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify personal values and take small committed steps. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional needs. It can help when worries about closeness, trust or abandonment affect day-to-day relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try approaches that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins about progress and adjustments.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm which formats the counsellor currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy lives, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can connect from different locations, including international clients, while still working with a registered or accredited professional to address practical and emotional concerns.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula help people with?
Areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues, plus parenting and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative style, tailoring therapies to each person and drawing on client-centred, ACT, CBT, DBT and attachment-based ideas.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of presenting issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
Credentials shown are BACP and NCPS and the practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and therapy uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
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