About me
Introduction
Welcome. My name's Paisley and I am a Counselling Psychologist offering online therapy, with availability to see new clients now. Please click above to book a free 20-minute introductory call.
Our therapy sessions can involve practical tools to help you feel more content. It can involve understanding feelings that you can’t quite put into words yet, untangling a dilemma you have been carrying for a long time, or figuring out together how to make changes in your relationships. I invite clients to come as their authentic selves. In some of the best therapy encounters I have experienced, we have been able to work through the difficult things that trouble you, while also sharing moments of meaningful connection (perhaps a shared laugh, or an ‘aha!’ moment when we figure something out).
I find it most engaging to get to know unique individuals, rather than only working with certain difficulties, so please get in touch and we can see if I am a suitable person to help you. Some areas that I find especially engaging are:
- Complex trauma, PTSD, or trauma in the context of relationships/family
- Obsessions / compulsions (OCD)
- Identity, such as living with neurodiversity, reflecting on gender, or coping with societal issues
How I work
My Counselling Psychology training involved cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas. When we become connected, I will hear what you would like to be different in your life. For example, you may want to reduce anxiety, improve your relationships, process trauma, or explore questions about belonging, meaning and your place in the world. Collaboratively, we can decide the best way of working together. You can trust that I will always hold in mind the ideal therapy ‘recipe’ for you, to help you reach your goals.
You can find out more about how I work on my website: https://soulcompanypsychology.co.uk/.
Who I am
I know it can feel hard to choose a therapist and I view the relationship in therapy as essential. For you to have a sense of who I am, I have been passionate about psychology for as long as I can remember and if my friends had to describe my stance as a psychologist, I’d like to think it would be: gentle, enthusiastic, and critical of the status quo! Beyond the psychological world, I adore dogs (long dogs and little dogs especially), alternative fashion, and going to the cinema. Professionally, I balance working in the NHS, lecturing in a university, and my private practice here.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Training
I have a background in person-centred therapy, which emphasises being accepting, genuine, and empathetic. I learnt relational psychodynamic practice and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) as part of my doctorate. As I am trained in several approaches, I can draw upon multiple techniques to help you overcome your difficulties.
On my website you can read more about how I use each model of therapy: https://soulcompanypsychology.co.uk/about/. No matter which techniques we use, the foundation of our therapy will be a trusting relationship, allowing us to unpick and resolve your difficulties, supporting you towards healing.
- I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (PYL047946).
- I hold a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (University of the West of England). My doctorate involved over 450 hours of supervised therapy practice.
- Level 4 Counselling Skills Certificate (Person-Centered and Psychodynamic) - University of the West of England
- BSc Psychology Degree - achieving highest overall marks of the course and best dissertation (University of the West of England)
My Experience
I have worked in care settings for over 12 years. My experience spans low-cost counselling agencies, to helplines, to hospitals. I have supported people to cope with life changes, physical health difficulties, diagnosed mental health conditions, relationship dilemmas, and more. The following settings and clients within them have made me into the professional I am today:
- NHS - Secondary Care Community; Psychiatric Rehabilitation; Talking Therapies; Long Term Health Conditions; Brain Injury; Neuromuscular Conditions
- Care Home Work
- Community Support Work
- Low Cost Counselling Agencies
- Helpline Work
- University Work (Pastoral, Supervisory, and Research Support)
My commitment to ongoing development
As a Counselling Psychologist, it is vital to keep up to date with research and to continue my learning. Examples of events I have recently attended include:
- Dissociation Training (October 2026)
- Working with Dreams (2025)
- Working with Psychosis and Bipolar Difficulties (2025)
- Psychological Interventions for Autistic Adults (2024)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£95.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are 60 minutes in duration (£95).
I offer a discounted rate for those who wish to pay in bulk (6 sessions). Please get in touch if you would like more information.
How to Book In
- You can book straight in for a free introductory call on this page.
- You can contact me on paisley@soulcompanypsychology.co.uk to let me know your availability (please refrain from sharing sensitive information here, as we can discuss it over the phone).
- You can book in via my website: https://soulcompanypsychology.co.uk/.
I look forward to hearing from you.
When I work
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I work Thursdays from 2pm and have some select availability on Friday mornings. Introductory calls are available most weekdays and on some weekends.
