She listens and asks specific questions. it's helpful.
Paula Appleton, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Paula is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Paula. View 5 reviews
- Great news, Paula is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English and American Sign Language
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Paula successfully identifies issue at hand and addresses it in a manner that makes me feel heard and understood. I highly appreciate the way she has built an environment of trust which helps me be honest with her and myself. I usually look forward to my weekly sessions.
More about Paula
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- BACP, NCPS
Hi and thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a qualified Counsellor with experience working with individuals of all ages working with an integrative approach, thus I combine a range of counselling therapies tailoring them for each individual client in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. I work with a number of presenting issues. I also work with Deaf/hard of hearing clients and I'm sensitive to their communication needs using SSE of BSL qualified level BSL NVQ Level 6.
and this is a small example of the work I cover; anxiety. Addiction, depression, bereavement, sexual abuse, PTSD, affairs and betrayals, illness, phobias. Tinnitus Retraining Therapy couples and families
There are times in our lives when life events challenge us and they can affect us all physically, psychologically and emotionally. Counselling offers you the opportunity to take some "time out" to focus on your own well-being; it provides a safe place to explore difficult situations and the emotional and psychological difficulties that arise because of them.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 191689 · Expires January 2025
- NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS22-02588 · Expires July 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Paula Appleton
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She listens and asks specific questions. it's helpful.
Paula successfully identifies issue at hand and addresses it in a manner that makes me feel heard and understood. I highly appreciate the way she has built an environment of trust which helps me be honest with her and myself. I usually look forward to my weekly sessions.
Paula has been patient and understanding throughout our time together so far; able to hear what I’m saying and knows when to stop pushing. Feels more like a chat than a therapy session, yet still with the ability to help me challenge negative thoughts and reach deeper levels of understanding to why I think and feel certain ways, which is exactly what I’d been looking for!
Paula is an extremely friendly and likeable lady and a very capable counsellor. I found her very easy to open up to and I felt like I was having a conversation rather than being analysed. Which is rare in some counsellors.
I’ve recently switched to the better help app and since talking to Paula I can strongly say that opening up to any concerns and grievances was very easy and comforting. Each session has left me with a clear goal and the tools to tackle any creases that need ironing, I would highly recommend anyone talking to Paula
Frequently asked questions
Does Paula Appleton offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Paula Appleton works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Paula Appleton speak?
Paula Appleton speaks English and American Sign Language.
How many years of experience does Paula Appleton have?
Paula Appleton has 8 years of experience.
Where is Paula Appleton licensed to practice?
Paula Appleton is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Paula Appleton accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Paula Appleton accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Paula Appleton offer?
Paula Appleton offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Paula Appleton?
Paula Appleton can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Paula Appleton?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.