Paula Byrne , BACP

Paula Byrne brings six years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom and is accredited by the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She combines practical life experience with therapeutic training, having earlier worked as a hairdresser and barber where attentive listening and genuine care first shaped her approach. That early work was followed by roles in a GP surgery, a homeless hostel, and with Samaritans, experiences that informed her calm, grounded style and commitment to meeting people where they are.

Paula offers a relaxed, non-judgmental space for clients to explore tangled thoughts and feelings. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, and a range of other challenges such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, ADHD, and caregiver stress. Her practice is informed by several clinical approaches, and she adapts each session to the client’s pace and needs so progress feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

Known for a caring and thoughtful manner, she is described as supportive, empathetic, reliable and fun to be around. Paula frames counselling as a shared journey - she helps clients uncover underlying strengths and takes each step with them toward clearer coping, improved relationships, and a greater sense of self-worth.

Approaches to Healing Online - Collaborative and Practical

Paula draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this work can help with fears of abandonment, difficulties trusting others, and patterns that recur in close relationships. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to offer empathic, non-directive support that prioritizes the client's experience and helps build self-awareness and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of her toolkit, focusing on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and changing needs. She aims to create a pace that feels manageable while offering tools and insight to support lasting change.

Online therapy offers flexibility for clients balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage in whatever format feels most comfortable. Working with licensed professionals this way can make therapy more accessible while maintaining continuity and regular progress.