Paula Barlow , NCPS

Approaches Paula Uses and How Online Therapy Works

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. The therapist listens actively and helps clients explore their values and choices, which can support improvements in relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with motivation or habits.

Hypnotherapy uses relaxed attention and guided imagery to access deeper focus and promote new ways of thinking and responding. It can be offered alongside other approaches to support changes in habits, reduce anxiety, and address trauma-related responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and together they will decide which methods to try and when to adjust direction.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to suit different communication styles and therapeutic needs.