Paula Kane, BACP
Trauma-informed therapist for relationship healing
- Trauma-informed care
- Boundary and confidence work
- Online and international
About Paula Kane
Paula Kane is a trauma-informed therapist who supports people feeling exhausted from always being strong, doubting themselves, or trapped in painful relationship patterns. She works with those carrying the effects of childhood trauma or past abuse, people who habitually put others first, and individuals struggling to trust or reconnect with their own sense of self. Her practice focuses on helping clients feel safer in their bodies, set boundaries without guilt, rebuild confidence, and regain control of their lives and relationships.
With a collaborative and gentle style, Paula blends approaches to address the complex impact of trauma on brain, body, and relationships. She offers person-centered listening so clients set the pace while receiving empathy and respect. Her work includes mind-body awareness techniques to calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety, psychoeducation about common trauma responses such as people-pleasing or hypervigilance, and relational exploration of attachment and recurring patterns. She also supports practical boundary and self-worth work so clients can say no without fear and choose their wellbeing.
Paula specialises in childhood sexual abuse, domestic and sexual abuse, and harmful relationship dynamics, and she supports people coping with anxiety, shame, trust issues, fear of abandonment, co-dependency, and low self-worth. Sessions aim to help clients make sense of their experiences, release shame, learn emotion regulation tools, and build healthier connections. Paula holds BACP, a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she brings compassionate expertise to each therapeutic relationship.
Clients often report that working with Paula feels like finally being understood and having someone reliably in their corner to witness their experience and support their healing.
With a collaborative and gentle style, Paula blends approaches to address the complex impact of trauma on brain, body, and relationships. She offers person-centered listening so clients set the pace while receiving empathy and respect. Her work includes mind-body awareness techniques to calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety, psychoeducation about common trauma responses such as people-pleasing or hypervigilance, and relational exploration of attachment and recurring patterns. She also supports practical boundary and self-worth work so clients can say no without fear and choose their wellbeing.
Paula specialises in childhood sexual abuse, domestic and sexual abuse, and harmful relationship dynamics, and she supports people coping with anxiety, shame, trust issues, fear of abandonment, co-dependency, and low self-worth. Sessions aim to help clients make sense of their experiences, release shame, learn emotion regulation tools, and build healthier connections. Paula holds BACP, a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she brings compassionate expertise to each therapeutic relationship.
Clients often report that working with Paula feels like finally being understood and having someone reliably in their corner to witness their experience and support their healing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paula Kane have?
Paula Kane has 13 years of experience.
Is Paula Kane a licensed therapist?
Yes. Paula Kane holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy professional membership.
In which languages does Paula Kane provide therapy?
Paula Kane provides therapy in English.
Where is Paula Kane located?
Paula Kane is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Paula Kane as my therapist?
You can work with Paula Kane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paula Kane work with international clients?
Yes, Paula Kane works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paula Kane 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 care that fit your life
Paula draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients set the pace and feel genuinely heard. This approach is useful for people who need steady support to explore identity, self-worth, or relationship concerns. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early bonds shape current relationship patterns, helping clients understand trust issues, fear of abandonment, and intimacy struggles so they can form safer connections. In addition, Paula incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, or patterns like people-pleasing.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Paula works collaboratively with each person to blend methods that suit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds. The client and therapist decide together what feels most helpful.
Online therapy with Paula is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or access support from outside the local area. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity when circumstances change, and enable therapeutic work to continue in a way that feels convenient and supportive for the client.