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Paulette Shelley, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online therapy options- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Subscription fees
About Paulette
Paulette Shelley is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Paulette uses straightforward, person-centred work to listen to what matters most to each person. She helps people name feelings, spot the patterns that keep them stuck, and try new ways of responding. Meetings can focus on immediate problems or on longer standing issues, depending on what the person wants to work on.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. That can mean identifying specific thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood and testing small changes to see what helps. Practical steps and short exercises may be suggested between sessions when they fit the person's goals.
Paulette describes her role as supportive rather than directive. She avoids giving direct advice and instead guides people to find their own solutions. This approach aims to build clearer understanding of past experiences and current choices.
Her work includes a broad range of issues beyond the main concerns. These include attachment difficulties, effects of cancer, control issues, domestic violence, substance problems, guilt and shame, hoarding, loneliness, life purpose, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, panic, self-harm, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse. Sessions are tailored to the problem the individual brings.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. Payment uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Paulette blends person-centred counselling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Person-centred work means the counsellor prioritises the client's experience and listens closely to what matters most. This helps people talk through feelings and make sense of their reactions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and testing small, practical changes. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, panic and obsessive patterns because it emphasises clear steps and measurable exercises.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Paulette will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative choice shapes how sessions are run and what actions are suggested between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to reach people across different locations while keeping the focus practical and goal oriented.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus a range of related issues such as panic, OCD patterns and loneliness.
How does Paulette use therapy day-to-day?
She uses person-centred listening alongside practical CBT techniques to help people notice thoughts and habits and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a counsellor working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule the 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.