BACP, NCPS

Paula Appleton , BACP, NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Paula

Paula Appleton is a qualified counsellor who brings 14 years of clinical experience to an integrative, client-focused practice. She blends techniques from established therapeutic models and adapts them to the unique needs of each person she works with, guided by the BACP Ethical Framework. Paula holds professional credentials including BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS, a recognised professional counselling credential.

Her practice covers a broad range of presenting issues such as anxiety, addiction, depression, bereavement, sexual abuse, PTSD, affairs and betrayals, illness, phobias, tinnitus management, couples and family work, and other life challenges. She also supports people dealing with stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and blended family issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many additional focus areas related to adoption, attachment, caregiving, chronic illness, and body image.

Paula is experienced working with Deaf and hard of hearing clients and is attentive to their communication needs, using SSE of BSL and holding BSL NVQ Level 6. She describes counselling as a space to take time out for personal wellbeing, to explore difficult situations, and to address the emotional and psychological effects of life events in a supportive therapeutic setting.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for flexible care

Paula draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward a more meaningful life - an approach that can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relationship patterns and early bonds, supporting people who struggle with attachment issues, intimacy concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach in her work, focused on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist and client decide together on the focus and pace of work, adapting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate different communication needs, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can still deliver structured, goal-focused support through these formats, helping clients make meaningful progress from wherever they are.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Paula Appleton have?

Paula Appleton has 14 years of experience.

Is Paula Appleton a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: BACP, NCPS.

In which languages does Paula Appleton provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and American Sign Language.

Where is Paula Appleton located?

Paula is based 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English, American Sign Language

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