Counsellor profile
Celia Paul, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Low self esteem
About Celia
Celia Paul is a counsellor and NCPS member practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also offers support around communication problems, control issues, and separation.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioural tools, to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on problems that matter now, such as panic, obsessive thoughts, phobias, or mood challenges, and on practical steps a person can try between meetings.
Celia emphasises the client's own knowledge of their life. She treats the person as the expert on their experience and works with their strengths when planning next steps. Conversations cover feelings, thoughts and everyday actions so change can feel manageable.
She also addresses issues tied to family of origin, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and common postnatal concerns like postpartum depression and the stresses around pregnancy and childbirth. Practical communication skills and ways to manage jealousy or infidelity are included where relevant.
Initial contacts begin with a short matching process, then a first session is scheduled. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling can help
She commonly uses cognitive-behavioural techniques which help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. This approach can be useful for anxiety, panic, mood issues and obsessive thinking.She also draws on general evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical strategies and skills. These methods help with stress management, communication problems and dealing with grief or relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and then agree which techniques to try. This is a collaborative process and may change as work progresses.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Sessions by phone use less data and can suit people who do not want to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these formats, but check which are offered by this counsellor when you book.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Celia works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and depression. She also addresses related problems such as panic, OCD symptoms, phobias and postpartum depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioural approaches to identify patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions include discussion and tasks to work on between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. The booking process will show the formats offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.