About me
About me
I'm Paule, a counsellor based in Rickmansworth, and I work with adults and young people who are finding life heavy right now.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're carrying too much on your own?
Maybe it's anxiety that won't switch off, a low mood you can't quite explain, or a nagging sense that you're not good enough. Perhaps you're facing grief, infertility, relationship difficulties, work stresses or you're questioning whether you might be neurodivergent or dealing with a recent diagnosis, or you may be processing the lasting effects of painful past experiences. It could just be that everything just feels like "a lot" right now, and you're not sure where to start.
You don't need to have it all figured out, or even have the right words. You can come exactly as you are.
How I work
Sometimes you don't need fixing. You need space to be properly listened to. I offer a safe, confidential place to talk openly, without being judged, rushed or dismissed.
My approach is warm and empathetic, but also practical. Together we'll gently untangle what's going on, understand what you need, and find a way forward that feels manageable and real for you. I don't follow a one-size-fits-all method; I draw on different therapeutic approaches, e.g. person-centred, CBT-informed or transactional analysis and shape our work around you.
What I can help with
Anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, low self-worth, the impact of difficult early experiences, relationship challenges, infertility, life transitions, and bereavement. My experience and training covers working therapeutically with neurodivergent clients.
My experience
Grief and loss: I have several years' experience supporting people through bereavement with Cruse Bereavement Support. Whether your loss is recent or something that still lingers, you'll be met with care and without expectations about how you "should" feel.
Young people: Alongside my private practice, I counsel students at a private senior school, supporting them with academic pressure, friendships, family dynamics, and the challenges of growing up, including life as a boarder away from home. I have many years of experience working in educational settings with all ages; primary through to secondary.
Neurodiversity: Through my work as a private tutor and in educational and clinical settings, I've developed a strong understanding of neurodiversity. Sessions can be adapted to suit the way you think and process, with no pressure to fit a particular mould.
Getting started
Reaching out is often the hardest step. I offer a free 15-minute initial call so we can chat about what's bringing you here and see whether we're a good fit, with no obligation to continue.
Sessions are available in person in Rickmansworth and online / by phone.
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Diploma in Listening skills
Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Neurodivergent Clients
Post graduate Certificate in Education
BSc Psychology with Hons
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat to help us explore whether we're a good fit to work together therapeutically. It's important to ensure that I’m the right counsellor for you before we begin our journey.
My standard fee is £65 per session. For those interested in booking multiple sessions in advance, I offer discounted packages:
3 sessions for £185
6 sessions for £370
When I work
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Further information
My practice is based in Rickmansworth. I work from my garden room which is a peaceful, safe environment and not over looked by anyone. I am available either in- person, online or by telephone.
