Paula Clements, BACP, NCPS

Paula Clements is a counsellor who supports people facing midlife challenges and other major life changes. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction. Paula speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control.

Paula uses a blend of approaches tailored to each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and act in line with their values. Attachment-based work helps when early relationship patterns still cause pain in adult life. Client-centred listening gives people space to say what they really think, while psychodynamic ideas can uncover repeated patterns that cause distress.

Paula treats issues linked to relationships, parenting pressures, body image and identity, and the stresses that come with ageing or major life transitions. She has worked with clients on trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar feelings, and grief following loss. Her practice also covers concerns such as sleep problems, eating difficulties, anger and coping after disasters.

She trained and holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has four years of professional experience. Her base is New York and she conducts work in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, with fees varying by location and therapist availability. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches used online and what they do

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small, value-led actions even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how these show up now, helping people change unhelpful interaction habits and feel safer in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and jointly decide which methods to try. That collaboration means plans can shift as new issues or insights emerge.

Confirm the session formats before booking, because current options are not specified here. Online therapy can fit around busy schedules, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It also lets people join from different locations when in-person sessions are not practical. The therapist will discuss how sessions can be arranged to suit work patterns, caregiving duties or other daily demands.