Paula Appleton, BACP, NCPS
Integrative counsellor for complex life challenges
- Trauma and addiction support
- Work with Deaf clients
- Flexible online sessions
About Paula Appleton
Paula Appleton is a qualified counsellor who works with people across the lifespan, drawing on an integrative approach that adapts therapeutic methods to each person's needs in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. She combines a range of counselling therapies to tailor support to individual circumstances, focusing on emotional, psychological and relational challenges. Paula holds credentials including BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and NCPS, a professional counselling credential that forms part of her clinical background.
Her practice addresses a wide range of presenting issues, with experience supporting anxiety, addiction, depression, bereavement, sexual abuse, PTSD, affairs and betrayals, chronic illness and phobias. She also works with tinnitus retraining therapy as well as couples and family concerns, recognising how life events can affect people physically and emotionally. Paula is experienced in working with Deaf and hard of hearing clients and is attentive to communication needs, using Sign Supported English and holding a BSL NVQ Level 6 qualification.
Counselling with Paula offers an opportunity to set aside time to focus on wellbeing, explore difficult situations and process the emotional and psychological effects of life changes in a compassionate, person-centered setting.
Her practice addresses a wide range of presenting issues, with experience supporting anxiety, addiction, depression, bereavement, sexual abuse, PTSD, affairs and betrayals, chronic illness and phobias. She also works with tinnitus retraining therapy as well as couples and family concerns, recognising how life events can affect people physically and emotionally. Paula is experienced in working with Deaf and hard of hearing clients and is attentive to communication needs, using Sign Supported English and holding a BSL NVQ Level 6 qualification.
Counselling with Paula offers an opportunity to set aside time to focus on wellbeing, explore difficult situations and process the emotional and psychological effects of life changes in a compassionate, person-centered setting.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paula Appleton have?
Paula Appleton has 14 years of experience.
Is Paula Appleton a licensed therapist?
Yes, Paula Appleton holds these credentials: BACP, NCPS. License details: .
In which languages does Paula Appleton provide therapy?
Paula Appleton provides therapy in English and American Sign Language.
Where is Paula Appleton located?
Paula Appleton is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Paula Appleton as my therapist?
You can work with Paula Appleton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paula Appleton work with international clients?
Yes, Paula Appleton works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paula Appleton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Paula works from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's situation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety and patterns that feel stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns formed in early connections and explores how attachment styles influence current relationships and emotional responses, which can be useful for relationship, family and abandonment-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a non-directive stance to help people build self-understanding and resilience, making it well suited to grief, self-esteem and life transition work.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so the chosen approach supports each person effectively.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - Paula provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can access support from different locations and at different times. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family and mobility needs while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in her chosen approaches.