About me
Starting therapy can be a scary prospect, and whether you’ve been on this journey before, or completely new to it, it's likely to be an anxious time. A key part of therapy is building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust - this is fundamental to my approach, and a core foundation of the service I offer to you.
We are all different, no two humans are the same, and regardless of diversity or diagnosis, I will work closely with you as an individual, to identify your needs and tailor a bespoke therapeutic experience that works. We will work collaboratively to explore your current difficulties, your past traumas and your future goals, whilst all the time taking things at a pace and depth that is comfortable and safe for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and I am registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Additionally, I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and hold recognition approval to provide therapeutic services with BUPA, AXA PPP Healthcare, Vitality Health and Aviva. If you hold private medical insurance with any or these providers you may get funding for your therapy - please check with your provider.
I am an integrative therapist, which means I will draw on a range of different modalities. I am skilled in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis and Mindfulness. All my work is supervised by a Senior Counselling Psychologist (supervision is an ethical requirement of all Counsellors/Psychologists and all client information is strictly confidential).
I have undertaken a wide range of professional training and performed a number of different roles within the NHS, and have also worked as therapeutic lead in a private rehabilitation and wellbeing clinic.
I have expertise in all types of common difficulties, including addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked with survivors of sexual abuse, personality disorders, ASD and Aspergers and more complex difficulties including paedophilia, coprophilia, and Tourette's Syndrome to name a few.
I have a varied portfolio of clients, from high profile to everyday people, so whatever your situation, discretion is assured.
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.
British Psychological Society
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
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Fees
£110.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Privately funded clients - £110.00 per session
Block bookings of 12 sessions (pre-paid) are offered at £1250.00
Insurance referrals are charged at rates agreed with insurer.
Initial telephone consultation - free of charge
Please note that I have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, the full session fee will still be payable.
When I work
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Further information
Testimonials
Here is a collection of feedback from my clients. They are of course anonymised to protect privacy.
'Paula, I cannot thank you enough, you have changed my life'.
' Your voice lives in my head.......I was so broken, I lacked self worth, self compassion and self forgiveness. The only power I had was being resilient, intellectual and strategic.......Now I forgive myself, I am worthy of love.....I can write a book on all you taught me, you changed my life and were a catalyst for change......thank you'.
'123 days sober, life has never been so cruel, but i've stayed strong, because of you. You are the little angel that sits on my shoulder and I talk to you often. The devil on my other shoulder is grumpy because no-one listens to them anymore......god bless you my absolute hero'.
