Counsellor profile
Paula Bantick-Ward, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Uses CBT techniques
- Telephone and online
About Paula
Paula Bantick-Ward is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has eight years of experience and works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and depression, among other concerns.
Paula offers time to talk through what feels hard. She listens without judgement and works in a person-centred way. That means she stays non-directive and aims to be genuine during sessions. She may also use creative tasks such as metaphor, journaling or creative writing when that seems helpful.
Her background includes drawing on several approaches alongside person-centred work. She uses ideas from cognitive behavioural therapy, emotionally-focused work and acceptance and commitment approaches to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Attachment-focused ideas also inform how she thinks about close relationships.
Paula describes practical counselling for everyday problems. She helps people make sense of feelings, notice actions and reactions, and plan small steps forward. That can include coping with life changes, work stress, issues with intimacy, eating concerns, addiction, or managing anger and emptiness.
She offers sessions by telephone and online as part of her practice. Her work is clinically supervised and she holds professional insurance. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. International clients can be supported and sessions are delivered in English.
Therapeutic approaches available for online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting taken over by them. It helps people commit to actions that fit their values while accepting difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in close relationships and can help when intimacy or attachment issues are causing pain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs and aims. That choice can change over time as goals and circumstances evolve.
The biography notes she offers online and telephone sessions. Please confirm the exact session formats and scheduling when you book. Online or telephone meetings can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel. Phone calls can be quicker check-ins and need less bandwidth, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when you want it. Registered and accredited professionals can use these formats to provide regular sessions that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and depression. Other areas include self-esteem, career concerns, eating issues and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her primary style is person-centred, which is non-directive and genuine. She also uses techniques from CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when helpful.
How long has she practised?
She has eight years of experience working as a counsellor.
Is she a member of a professional body and where does she work?
She is a registered member of the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I speak to her in other languages or from overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Her biography states she provides online and telephone sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose 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.