Paula Reilly, BACP

Paula Reilly is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges and low self-esteem. She also supports people coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, career concerns and depression. Paula draws on a range of approaches to suit different needs and preferences.

She holds a Bachelor of Honours degree in counselling from Staffordshire University. Paula describes her approach as warm and non-judgemental. She aims to provide a space where someone can tell their story and talk through feelings without pressure.

Paula has worked with people affected by complex trauma and brings that experience into sessions. She has an interest in supporting parents and caregivers to develop new skills and to build on what already works in family life. She also meets with couples who want to understand their needs and expectations more clearly.

In session she encourages collaboration to find the right way forward. She believes therapy should be shaped around the person rather than fitting someone into a single method. That means trying different ways of working until something feels helpful.

Her practice is grounded in a hopeful outlook. Paula emphasises small steps and practical tools to help people move on after setbacks. If someone is ready to explore their story and be heard, she offers to walk alongside them through that process.

How Paula's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. It looks at patterns in how people relate and can help with relationship difficulties, trust issues and intimacy concerns.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judging and follows the client's pace, which can be useful for building self-esteem and processing grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals, and she can adapt the way she works as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow someone to take part from different locations and choose whether to use video or another method, depending on what suits them and the session purpose.