Counsellor profile
Paula Clements, BACP, NCPS
counsellor for anxiety and grief
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment based work
- Client centred approach
About Paula
counsellor, BACP and NCPS member, four years' experience. Paula Clements helps with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and confidence, and other life challenges. She works in English and is based in New York. Paula asks people to take one small step first: complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session so she can learn about what matters to them.
Paula’s approach is straightforward. She listens without judging and reflects what she hears. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward what matters. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice to focus on relationships and the person in front of her.
Sessions are aimed at practical, day-to-day problems as well as deeper patterns. Paula can talk through coping with loss, stress at work, changes in mood, or problems with sleep and eating. She also works with issues such as addiction, ADHD, and relationship and communication problems.
Her background includes four years of professional work in counselling. She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society - NCPS. These are the registrations shown in her profile.
To begin, people complete the short questionnaire and choose a first appointment. The initial meetings focus on clear goals and realistic steps. Paula keeps sessions simple and practical so people can use what they learn between appointments.
How her approaches inform online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. It focuses on values and small practical actions that fit everyday life, and can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. It can help with repeated relationship problems and difficulties trusting others. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of sessions, using empathic listening and reflection to build understanding and self-direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss how these methods might suit a person’s goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaboration and checks in about what is helpful as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before you book, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins if needed. It also lets people use video or audio depending on what they prefer and on practical factors like bandwidth or having a quieter space. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt session length and timing to fit a client’s life, and Paula will discuss practical arrangements when you set up the first appointment.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and problems with sleep and eating.
What is her therapy style like?
She works in a direct, listening style and reflects what she hears. Methods include ACT, attachment-informed work and client-centred practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience.
Which professional bodies is she listed with?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the 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.