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Paula Barlow, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
9 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Paula Barlow is a counsellor who uses a client-focused way of working. She brings nine years of experience and an NCPS credential to sessions. Paula listens first and helps people find strengths they can use to make changes.

She often helps with stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, trauma and relationship strain. She talks through practical steps for sleep, eating concerns, anger and self-esteem as well as life transitions and career questions.

Background and approach

Paula draws on several approaches to match the person in front of her. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation personalised and respectful. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour to create small, manageable changes.

Mindfulness work and gentle psychodynamic exploration help uncover unspoken patterns from the past that affect day-to-day life. Hypnotherapy is offered as an additional tool when it suits a person’s goals and comfort level. Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom.

Paula supports people working through a wide range of concerns including parenting and family stress, intimacy issues, ADHD, coping after separation, addiction, fertility and attachment-related worries. She aims for clear, simple steps and collaborative goal setting.

How Paula’s Approaches Work Online

Paula blends Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to shape online work. Client-Centred Therapy means sessions start with what matters to the person and proceed at their pace; it helps when someone needs a listening, non-judgemental space to sort things out. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and testing small changes; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Paula will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways to proceed. That might mean starting with listening and practical CBT techniques, then adding mindfulness or brief psychodynamic reflection if helpful. The plan can change as progress is made.

Online formats she uses include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick updates, ongoing coaching-style support or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life.
What concerns does Paula commonly help with?
Paula supports people with stress, anxiety and depression as well as addiction, trauma and grief. She also addresses relationship strain, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem and life transitions.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her approach is client-centred so conversations focus on the person’s experience and goals. She mixes that with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to create concrete steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Paula holds NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions held?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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