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Paula Bantick-Ward, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationship help
See online therapy options- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Phone and online
About Paula
Paula Bantick-Ward is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief and depression. She works with individuals and couples to talk through the problems that leave life feeling overwhelming. Sessions are offered online or by telephone according to what suits each person.
Paula uses a person-centred way of working. That means she stays non-directive and listens without judgement. She aims to help people name their feelings, make sense of reactions, and notice unhelpful patterns. This approach is complemented by practical techniques from other methods when helpful.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas also inform work on values and committed action. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy tools are used when relationship patterns and connection are central concerns.
Paula sometimes invites creative tasks such as metaphor, journaling or short exercises to help reflection. She adapts the pace so sessions feel manageable and concrete. Her work is underpinned by clinical supervision and professional insurance.
People who contact Paula are usually looking for clear ways to cope with life changes, to reduce distress, or to improve close relationships. She will work with you to set short-term goals and practical steps you can try between sessions. To begin, she asks people to use the online matching process and then book a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work is organised
Paula uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behaviour changes. CBT can help when anxiety, low mood or eating-related patterns are causing trouble. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of her work and focuses on values-based action and learning to live with difficult feelings rather than fighting them. Attachment-Based Therapy informs sessions where relationship patterns and closeness are important, helping people understand how early connection shapes current reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. She treats this as a collaborative decision and checks in as therapy proceeds so the plan can change if needed.
The biography notes she provides online and telephone sessions. If you need to fit therapy around work, family or travel, ask about the exact session formats offered when you book. Online and phone appointments can make it easier to keep regular sessions, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and depression, plus related concerns such as self-esteem, anger and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
Her base is person-centred work - non-directive listening and helping you name feelings. She also uses practical techniques from CBT and ACT when they fit the goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of counselling experience working with individuals and couples across a wide range of problems.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a registered member of the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional details when arranging sessions.
What formats do sessions take?
The biography states she offers online or telephone sessions; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.