Paula Levack

Sometimes we get stuck in patterns we can't quite break on our own. You might keep having the same argument with your partner, never finding a solution, or leave conversations feeling anxious about what you've said. Maybe there's a sense of loneliness that comes from feeling like no one really listens or understands what's going on for you.

My name is Paula, and I'm a qualified counsellor working with couples and individuals. Much of my work is with couples in the thick of the parenting years who feel they've stopped really hearing each other – whether that's the same argument on repeat, communication breaking down, or trust that has been broken. This can leave you feeling anxious, lonely, or quietly disconnected from the person you love.

In my one-to-one work, I can help you understand how you connect with others and with yourself. You might be going through a separation and trying to find your feet again, or you keep repeating the same old patterns and want to understand where they come from, so you can find a new way forward.

Using emotionally focused and attachment-based approaches, I can tailor my work to your needs. Working online means I can support you from a space where you feel comfortable, wherever you are in the UK. I offer in person sessions for couples and individuals at the Kingsmoor Clinic in Kingston Bagpuize (Abingdon). For individuals, I also offer Walk and Talk therapy. Together, we can find a way forward.

If any of this speaks to you, let's have a free 15-minute introductory call. There is no pressure to commit. Get in touch to find out if we are the right fit. 

Couples Therapy:

Being stuck in the same argument, unable to find a solution together can put a strain on the love and connection you have for each other. Parenting, life transitions, managing different values and expectations are only some of the triggers for potential conflicts in couples. Maybe this is something you are experiencing, too?  

This is the heart of my work with couples — helping partners step out of those painful cycles into something calmer and safer. Together, we can understand your current relationship dynamics and change the tune of your dance, rebuilding a safer connection that strengthens your relationship and love for one another. 

To support this process, I use a variety of tools from emotionally focused therapy, helping you explore your own underlying feelings as well as your partner’s. 

I currently offer couples sessions online and in person at the Kingsmoor Clinic in Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon. 

I have experience in supporting couples with: 

• Parenting and how it affects your relationship
• Partners struggling with mental health
• Anxiety or loneliness affecting one or both partners
• Couples navigating life with children who have additional needs
• Couples from multicultural backgrounds - how this affects your relationship and parenting values
• Partners with differences in values or beliefs
• Trust issues affecting your connection
• Emotional disconnection
• Communication struggles - feeling unheard and misunderstood by your partner

Personal Therapy

Do you feel a sense of overwhelm, anxiety or loneliness? Maybe you feel disconnected from the people you love, or from yourself? 

In one-to-one therapy, we can work together to understand what is going on for you. There is no judgement, no pressure, just a space for you to learn about yourself. 

If conventional therapy doesn't feel quite right for you, Walk and Talk Therapy may be another option. We can take our conversations outdoors, walking side-by-side and surrounded by nature.

Many of the people I work with are seeking to better understand their relationships with partners, family members, friends or themselves. Using psychodynamic approaches, we can explore how your inner world and past experiences have shaped you and how that affects your relationships. 

I can support you with:

• Low mood and depression
• Anxiety, worry and loneliness 
• Stress - at work, at home, or both
• Relationship difficulties with partners, family or friends
• Multicultural experiences and struggles
• Identity exploration
• Increasing emotional awareness
• Going through separation

For Trainee Counsellors 

Having trained as a counsellor myself, I know how much personal therapy adds up while you're studying. I keep a small number of reduced-fee places for trainees needing personal therapy as part of their course. Do get in touch to check whether sessions with me will count towards your course requirements.

If any of this resonates, let's have a free 15-minute introductory call. 

I offer daytime appointments on weekdays. You're very welcome to get in touch and we can find a time together.

Individual sessions: £50 per session

Couples sessions: £70 per session

Reduced rate of £40 for trainee counsellors in personal therapy during their training. Proof of enrolment required; subject to availability. 

Each session lasts 50min. 

I currently offer online sessions for adults and couples across the UK, as well as in-person Walk and Talk sessions for individuals in the Witney area.

Please feel free to get in touch. I am happy to answer any questions you might have before arranging an initial session.