- Integrative approach
- Practical coping tools
- BSL and SSE support
About Paula
Paula Appleton is a counsellor with 14 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She uses an integrative approach and adapts sessions to the needs of each person. Paula lists Sleep and rest among her focus areas and helps people who are struggling with sleep alongside other concerns.
She brings a straightforward, practical style to sessions. Paula combines methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to find what works for each person. Conversations are aimed at clear steps, coping tools and finding ways to restore steadiness in daily life.
Paula has experience supporting a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and trauma. She also notes work around intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting and long-term health concerns. Her practice includes attention to the emotional effects of life changes and caregiving stress.
She is listed with BACP and NCPS, and she works in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. Sessions can be adapted for Deaf and hard of hearing clients, and she can use Signed Supported English or British Sign Language at a level reflecting her qualifications.
People who choose Paula often want an adaptive approach that mixes talking, practical strategies and reflective exercises. She encourages straightforward conversation about sleep and rest problems alongside other life challenges, and she helps people set realistic next steps they can try between sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Paula uses several evidence-informed approaches that can be adapted for online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that match their values; it is commonly used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and introduces practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with sleep problems, low mood and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect current ways of relating and can be helpful when attachment or relationship patterns cause distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped in the past, and then agree a collaborative plan. That might include short skill-based exercises, reflective conversation or homework between sessions to support learning.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work and family commitments, reduced travel time and the option of shorter check-ins when needed. Because session formats are not listed here, please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques such as ACT and CBT to an online setting to help with sleep, anxiety and coping with life changes.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and sleeping difficulties, plus areas like parenting, grief and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and adaptable. She blends talking therapies to find usable steps and coping strategies for daily life.
What experience does she have?
She has 14 years of counselling experience working with varied presenting issues and an integrative approach to therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language, and she can use Signed Supported English or British Sign Language at her qualified level.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.