Paula Howel , BACP

Paula Howel is a UK-licensed therapist with 5 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She offers therapeutic help for stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, and depression, and works with clients to address a wide range of emotional and practical challenges.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and she partners with clients to identify practical steps toward greater wellbeing and life satisfaction. Paula holds the BACP credential - membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to recognized professional standards.

Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and she aims to provide steady support through that process. Her approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaborative planning so clients can pursue clearer goals and more fulfilling daily life.

Therapeutic approaches Paula brings to online work

Paula uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in ways that fit their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT encourages people to clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult emotions are present; it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and building practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep or mood difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s pace and perspective, which can be especially useful for building self-esteem and working through grief or relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Paula works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Paula is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows people to access support from home or other convenient locations. Working this way can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and licensed professionals can adapt these formats to different therapeutic goals.