Paula Cleary

When something important in your life changes or is taken away, the ground beneath you can feel shaky and uncertain.

You may adjusting to the loss of a relationship, facing a new diagnosis, navigating menopause, or grieving the death of someone you love. You may be living with a change in caring responsibilities, or struggling with loss of identity following a major life event. Whatever your loss looks like, the impact can be very profound.

I’m Paula, I support people experiencing loss, grief and life changing transitions. Many people think of grief as something that follows a bereavement, but grief can also be any significant loss that you have experienced. You may be mourning the future that you thought you would have, the relationship you thought would last, the person you once were, your health, even your independence, or a sense of certainty about your life. These experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, isolated, even angry or unsure of who you are right now.

From the outside, you may be coping, you may be going to work, or looking after other people, you may be managing the ordinary demands of everyday life, while holding far more inside of you than those around you can see.

I can support you to no longer feel that weight on your own.

Together we can explore the impact your loss has had on you, make sense of the difficult emotions and understand how your experience is affecting you and your relationships, your confidence, identity and well being.

Therapy cant change what has happened, but it can help you to find a way to live alongside it with a greater self compassion, clarity and hope.

Clients often tell me they feel genuinely heard in sessions, understood and accepted in our work together. As therapy progresses, many clients can experience a greater sense of calm, improved confidence and a stronger connection with themselves and others. They can begin to feel more grounded in who they are even when life has changed around them.

My own lived experience of grief and loss has taught me that loss is rarely one thing, It can have more than one layer. The pain of the loss itself, and the scary, overwhelming and often uncertain process of learning how to live alongside it and keep going each day. 

There is no right or wrong way to experience loss or grief, just your way. Every loss is unique, and every persons experience is different. Whether your loss is recent or something you have carried around with you for many years, we can together explore what it means to you, honour the place it holds in your life, and find a way forward that feels right for you

Alongside my therapy practice I work part time within the NHS in a different role supporting people through life changing health conditions. I offer compassionate understanding and communicate very well with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

If any of this feels familiar and you are ready to explore what could be possible, you are very welcome to get in touch by email, phone or text using the details above. Leave your name and contact details and I will get back to you as soon as I can. If you prefer you can book an introductory call and I will call you at the time slot you choose. We can start with a conversation and see if it feels like we might be the right fit. 

if you would like to know more, 

I offer a free 20 minute no obligation telephone call, this is often a good starting point to ask any questions and share what you are hoping for, or simply talk through any expectations you have. During our call I can tell you a little about me and my therapy approach, what you can expect from your 1st session so you can feel comfortable in making the decision that feels right for you.

You may wish to share what has prompted you you to reach out and discuss any hopes or goals you have, even if you are feeling unsure of what you may need or why you are here right now that is ok too. The most important thing is that you have taken the first step towards making positive change for yourself and we can work to explore the rest together.

Sessions typically take place on a weekly or fortnightly basis, though can be adjusted to meet your needs and preferences. 

My in-person sessions happen in a lovely, welcoming office on Rodney Street (L1). There are four small steps up into the building, and once inside, you'll find a comfortable and private space where I hope you'll feel at ease, therapy being a place just for you, somewhere you can be yourself.