Paula Howel, BACP

7 years in practice

Paula Howel is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression.

License and registration

BACP: 329972 · expires March 2026
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English, Welsh

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About Paula

Paula Howel is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression. She aims to make first contacts simple and clear, and she works in English and Welsh for people in the United Kingdom. Paula builds sessions around open, non-judgemental conversation.

She encourages clients to talk about difficult feelings and practical problems. The aim is to make room for new ways of coping and to reduce daily distress.

Background and approach

Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred techniques to help people notice values and make steady changes. Paula holds BACP accreditation and has seven years of professional experience.

She has worked with a wide range of concerns including sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, addictions and neurodiverse needs such as autism and ADHD. Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging, which can suit different schedules and communication styles. Therapy sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Paula aims to work collaboratively to set clear goals and practical steps tailored to each person’s situation.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Paula lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Paula names

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Online support

How Paula uses emotion-focused and practical approaches online

Paula commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people recognise and name core emotions that drive patterns of distress. This approach can be useful for people who want to change recurring emotional reactions and improve how they respond to difficult feelings.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to connect actions with personal values. CBT can help with anxiety, depression and sleep problems, while ACT supports people who want to live in line with what matters to them even when feelings are uncomfortable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss different options with each client and together they will choose methods that fit the person's goals, preferences and everyday life. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video works well for a fuller face-to-face style, phone can be a lighter alternative when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits quick check-ins or people who prefer typed conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, childcare or busy days while keeping consistent contact with a therapist.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Paula help with?

Paula supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression, and a range of related concerns such as sleep problems, addictions, relationship strain and parenting challenges.

What is Paula's style of therapy?

Sessions are conversational and non-judgemental, blending Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT and acceptance-based ideas to help clients notice emotions, change unhelpful thoughts and act on personal values.

How much experience does she have?

Paula has seven years of professional experience working with people across many common mental health and life difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

Paula is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Welsh.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and billing arranged?

Costs vary with location and the subscription can be cancelled at any time; session fees are handled through that subscription model.

How do I begin working with Paula?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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