Paula Howel , BACP

Paula Howel is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with people navigating stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, and depression, helping them find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

Holding BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Paula brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to her sessions. She aims to create an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly, and where difficult topics can be explored at a manageable pace.

Paula supports clients through the early, often daunting step of seeking change and continues to offer steady guidance as goals evolve. Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person s experience, helping clients identify practical tools and new perspectives to improve everyday functioning and emotional wellbeing.

Whether someone is facing a single episode of distress or longer-standing challenges, Paula focuses on building understanding and resilience so people can pursue a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paula uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility. ACT encourages people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, a supportive approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client s own pace and perspective. This method helps people feel heard and understood while they explore emotions and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another commonly used tool in Paula s work, focusing on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Paula works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Online sessions - by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier for people to access regular support from wherever they are. These options can help maintain continuity of care and adapt therapy to individual lifestyles and commitments.