Online therapy · United Kingdom In crisis? Call 116 123 (Samaritans, free, any hour)
Browse profiles
Home Counsellors Paula Reilly
Portrait of Paula Reilly

Directory entry

Paula Reilly, 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 issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Ready when you are

Paula sees clients through BetterHelp. Answer a few questions to ask about starting - free, and no commitment.

Get started with Paula

Affiliate link. We will earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.

Paula Reilly works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She helps clients who are facing life changes, grief, trauma and issues with self-esteem. Paula also supports concerns related to parenting, intimacy, anger and career uncertainty.

Paula trained in counselling and holds a BACP credential, which she uses alongside three years of clinical experience. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people can tell their story and be listened to.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what matters to each person. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking.

She also uses client-centred and narrative methods to help people make sense of events and find their own solutions. Paula has worked with people affected by complex trauma and offers support to parents and caregivers to develop skills for daily life. She also helps with blended family challenges, adoption and foster care related concerns, and issues arising in later life.

The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Therapy with Paula aims to give practical tools as well as time to reflect. She invites people to explore which approach feels most helpful and to take small steps toward change.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Approaches and online therapy that fit your life

Attachment-based therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they respond in certain ways to closeness and trust, which can be useful for relationship and intimacy issues.

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. The therapist listens without judgement and helps the client find their own solutions and strengths, which suits people seeking a gentle, reflective approach.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress because it offers clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Paula will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. This may mean combining approaches and adapting the pace as needs change.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a full conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief updates, reflective writing between sessions or when someone prefers not to use audio or video. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and family commitments.
What difficulties does Paula help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and grief. Additional areas include trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting concerns and career questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Paula offers a warm, non-judgemental approach that is collaborative and practical. She focuses on listening and helping people try new ways of coping in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Bachelor of Honours degree in counselling and has three years of experience working with people affected by complex trauma.
Where does she practise and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds accreditation with BACP as stated in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

Contacting Paula

Paula takes enquiries through BetterHelp. You answer a few questions about what you are looking for, then arrange sessions if it seems like a fit. Browsing costs nothing and you are not committing to anything by reading this page.

Contact Paula

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

Others working with stress, anxiety

See all →
Contact Paula