Paula Ryans

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Masters Qualified MBACP registered

About me

Hello, and welcome.

I’m an experienced therapist and have spent the past five years working with clients across the age range, supporting them through a variety of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.

If you’re going through something difficult, you may find it hard to open up—even to those closest to you. This can lead to feelings of isolation, confusion, and emotional overwhelm. If that sounds familiar, please know you’re not alone.  I provide support through significant life transitions and can help you process the changes and complex emotions that may arise.  

I hold a Master’s degree in Person-Centred Therapy and offer a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I understand that reaching out for help can feel daunting, which is why building a warm, genuine therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my approach.

Counselling can help you gain clarity and insight into the issues affecting you, and support you in understanding what truly matters to you. As you begin to make sense of your experiences, many people find they feel more grounded, self-aware, and empowered to make meaningful choices in their lives.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a Masters in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy and have spent many years counselling children, young people, and adults in organisations and private practice for a variety of issues.  I have worked in schools as a special needs coordinator, pastoral support and family support for most of my career. 

My training includes:

Masters (Level 7) in Person Centred and Experiential Counselling and Psychology - Nottingham University

Level 2 Certificate Introduction to Counselling Skills

BSc Psychology - Humberside University

Postgraduate Certificate in Special Needs Education - Northampton University

Understanding Autism & Good Autism Practice - Autism Education Trust Professional Development Programme

Solution Focused Coaching - Greg James and Lincolnshire County Council

Training in Bereavement Counselling - John Wilson

ASIST Suicide First Aid - NW Counselling Hub

Preganancy and Baby Loss Accredited Practitioner - Foundation for Infant Loss

Dometic Abuse Champion - LDASS

Working with Children and Young People that Self-harm - CASY counselling

Moving Counselling Practice Online 

Tutor for Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills - NW CounsellingHub

Personalised Eating Disorder Support - PEDS

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

I offer a free 30-minute consultation call to give you the opportunity to get to know me, ask any questions you may have, and decide whether I feel like the right therapist for you. 

Sessions are £50 per 50 minutes. 

When I work

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Greetwell Place, 2 Lime Kiln Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4US

Regus, Cromwell House, Crusader Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7YT

Type of session

In person
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Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

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