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Paula Clifton, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Paula Clifton offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes. She aims to make the first step easier by listening without judgement and helping people find everyday ways to cope. Paula is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

She uses simple, person-focused methods to help with sleep problems, low mood, relationship strain and issues around self-esteem. Sessions are framed around what matters most to the client, with straightforward tools to try between meetings.

Background and approach

Paula also supports people dealing with parenting pressure, career stress, chronic health challenges and compassion fatigue. Paula trained and works with approaches such as client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy to suit different needs. Client-centred work focuses on understanding a person’s experience and priorities.

Cognitive behavioural techniques look at thought and behaviour patterns and practical steps to change them. Hypnotherapy can be used as an additional way to address habits, sleep or anxiety when appropriate. She has three years of professional experience and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

That background informs a gentle, respectful way of working and attention to real-life pressures. People who choose Paula often want a straightforward, collaborative approach. Initial conversations focus on what is most urgent and what small, realistic changes could help.

Appointments can then be arranged to fit around the client’s life.

Approaches and online therapy that fit your life

Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding the person as they are and clarifying what matters most to them; it helps when someone needs a non-directive space to talk and be heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and tackle low mood. Hypnotherapy can be used alongside other methods to support change in habits, ease anxiety and improve sleep by working with relaxed attention.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, then try methods together to see what fits. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant to everyday life.

Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction across distances, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit brief check-ins, and messaging helps when people need flexibility for short updates. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel while keeping continuity of support.
What kinds of concerns can Paula help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleeping and eating difficulties, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, parenting and career pressures, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns listed.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-focused and collaborative, combining client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the UK providing counselling and therapeutic support.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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