Paula Bantick-Ward , BACP

Paula Bantick-Ward makes professional counselling accessible, affordable, and convenient so people who are struggling can find practical support, whether individually or as a couple. She understands that life can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing at times, and she works with clients to explore those feelings, reactions, and patterns so they can begin to move forward. Paula listens with empathy and offers a genuine, nonjudgmental presence that helps clients clarify their experiences, name their emotions, and identify steps toward healthier, more satisfying lives.

As a person-centred counsellor, Paula prioritises a warm, accepting relationship and adopts a non-directive stance that encourages clients to find their own solutions. She integrates techniques from other approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused brief therapy, and may invite creative methods such as metaphor, journaling, or expressive writing when these feel helpful. Paula provides therapy by phone or online to fit around busy schedules and varied needs.

She is a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), works under clinical supervision, and holds professional insurance to practise. Paula accepts new clients, including international clients, and offers flexible session formats to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, depression, identity and intimacy concerns, life transitions, and related challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a warm, empathetic relationship in which the therapist listens without judgment and supports the client in exploring their feelings and values. This approach helps people who want to build self-awareness, strengthen self-worth, and find their own solutions to life challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, skills-based tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in adult connections, helping clients work through issues such as abandonment, trust, and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their goals, needs, and preferences. She blends methods as appropriate and discusses options so clients feel involved in planning their care.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or varied locations. These formats make it easier to sustain regular sessions, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt approaches to online settings.