Paula Clements , BACP, NCPS

Paula Clements holds BACP and NCPS credentials and brings four years of professional experience to her practice in New York. She works with people encountering stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Paula emphasizes a strengths-based approach and supports clients in identifying resources they already have to face difficult moments.

She believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome current obstacles. Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Paula acknowledges and affirms that step as an important part of the process. Her work is informed by training in several therapeutic approaches and a commitment to tailoring support to the needs of each individual.

Clients consult with Paula for a wide range of concerns including mood difficulties, relationship and family issues, coping with life changes, and trauma-related symptoms. She aims to create a collaborative space where practical strategies and personal insight come together to help clients move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paula draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered principles to guide her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and committed action - it is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation issues. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and can help with trust, intimacy, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s priorities - this approach supports self-esteem, confidence, and clients seeking a collaborative, empathic space.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she revises the plan as work unfolds. This cooperative process helps tailor sessions to what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for Paula’s practice - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility to fit appointments into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage in therapy in ways that suit a client’s day-to-day life.