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Paula Clifton
Experience
3 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Paula Clifton

BACP

Calm practical support for everyday challenges

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BACP
United Kingdom · 398167

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  • Focus on stress
  • Practical tools
  • Warm listening

About Paula

Paula Clifton offers a steady, down-to-earth approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She introduces a calm space where worries about sleep, grief or relationships can be talked through. Paula keeps language simple and practical so people can focus on small steps that make day-to-day life easier.

With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Paula uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise what the person brings to the room. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and uses hypnotherapy where it may help with sleep or anxiety. Sessions aim to identify manageable goals and tools that fit into everyday routines.

Paula often helps people facing family stresses, parenting strain, career pressures and the fallout of trauma or abuse. She also supports concerns such as body image, eating and caring for someone with chronic illness. Conversations are paced to what each person can handle and to the concerns they bring.

Her British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) credential is included in her professional details. Sessions are held in English and she can work with international clients. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary by location and therapist availability.

To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows from the match and the therapist's availability, so people can choose times that fit their routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Hypnotherapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Paula’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and feelings, and it builds a trusting working relationship. Online sessions can preserve this by allowing time for honest conversation and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and offers practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help with issues such as sleep, anxiety and habit change when people are open to it.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Paula will work with each person to find what fits their goals and comfort level. That might mean starting with conversations that clarify priorities, then trying CBT exercises or a hypnotherapy session if that seems helpful. The plan can change as people notice what works for them.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time, make it simpler to keep a regular appointment and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a client. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online care that helps people use tools and strategies in their everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Paula help with?

Paula supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also addresses sleep and eating issues, relationship stress, parenting strain and trauma-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She offers a warm, client-centred approach and uses plain language. Paula combines that with CBT techniques and hypnotherapy when appropriate to build practical coping skills.

What is her professional background?

Paula has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her practice has included support for people managing life changes and chronic health-related stress.

What credentials and region are listed?

The profile records a BACP credential and a professional location in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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