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Paula Rea, BACP, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

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Paula Rea is a registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Paula offers calm, steady support for people facing common life stresses and emotional pain.

Her work focuses on practical, everyday problems like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and coping with grief.

Background and approach

She also helps people dealing with addiction, trauma and relationship difficulties. Paula tailors sessions to the issue at hand and to each person’s pace. Paula uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs.

She draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters, and on cognitive-behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts. Attachment-based and client-centred ways of working guide how she builds trust in sessions. Clients can expect a collaborative style.

Paula listens and reflects, then suggests small, manageable steps to try between meetings. She emphasises practical tools as well as exploring feelings and past patterns. Paula offers online session formats including video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging.

Sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. People who want to start choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought patterns that cause distress and testing small behaviour changes to feel better. It often helps with depression, anxiety and sleeping or eating problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as they go, adapting the plan when needed.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls are good for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simple check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit short updates or when writing feels easier than talking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma. Additional areas include self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Paula listens, reflects and suggests manageable steps to try between sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK. Her practice covers a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and country are listed?
She is listed as a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred). Her practice is in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Paula provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
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
4 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English

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