Paula Appleton, BACP, NCPS

Paula Appleton is a counsellor with 14 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Paula adapts her approach to suit each person she meets. She is able to communicate with Deaf and hard of hearing clients and uses Signed Supported English and British Sign Language at NVQ Level 6. Paula tends to keep sessions practical and straightforward. She helps people talk through stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. Midlife concerns and coping with life changes are part of her practice. Her work draws on a mix of approaches so sessions focus on what helps the individual most. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful patterns and alternative ways of responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to help people live according to their values even when things are difficult. Paula also applies attachment-based thinking to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are offered for managing strong emotions and staying calm in crisis moments. The emphasis is on learning simple tools that can be used between sessions. People who choose Paula often want clear, down-to-earth support. She encourages practical steps alongside reflective conversation. To begin, the site questionnaire and scheduling system are used to match and arrange an initial session.

How Paula uses different approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings and still take steps that matter to them. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and big life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleeping or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current expectations and emotional responses, helping people understand why they react in certain ways. Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Paula works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals and preferences. She may try different techniques and adapt them as sessions progress so the work stays relevant and useful. Please confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work when they are managing long-term conditions, caring responsibilities or relocation. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to share worksheets, teach skills in real time and keep steady contact between meetings without promising any particular technical setup.