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Paula De Souza, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

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Paula De Souza is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and trauma. Paula also works with those dealing with health conditions, caring responsibilities and identity questions.

Her manner is calm and practical, aiming to make each session feel straightforward and focused. Paula believes counselling is a process best led by the person seeking help.

Background and approach

She offers a listening space where people can talk about what matters to them and take things at a comfortable pace. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, recognising patterns and identifying small changes that can make a difference. Her main approach is client-centred therapy which places the person's perspective at the heart of the work.

Paula also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences might shape current feelings and relationships. She adapts her way of working to each person's needs rather than following a fixed method. People come to Paula for many reasons, including parenting stress, eating concerns, compassion fatigue and coping with major life changes.

She can also help with issues such as abandonment, attachment, chronic illness and communication problems. Sessions aim to build clarity, coping skills and a clearer sense of next steps. Paula offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.

Appointments are held online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. The focus is on practical support and finding approaches that fit the individual's life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Paula draws mainly on client-centred therapy and psychodynamic ideas. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person's lead to help them make sense of their feelings. It is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.

Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences and patterns influence current thoughts and behaviour. This approach can help when people notice repeated relationship problems, attachment issues or unresolved feelings from earlier events. Paula blends these ideas to suit what each person brings to sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Paula will talk with clients about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and she will adapt her way of working accordingly. The process is collaborative and paced to the individual's needs.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversations when meeting in person is not possible. Phone sessions are a good option if bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter, written check-ins or an alternative way to communicate between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and varied circumstances.
What concerns does Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting strain and compassion fatigue among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Paula uses a person-centred approach and draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand how past experiences affect present feelings. Sessions are led by the person's priorities and paced to their needs.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges, including chronic illness, caregiver stress and communication problems.
Where is she based and how is registration described?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is BACP registered, as stated in her credentials.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy is provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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