Paula North, 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.

5.0 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Paula. View 8 reviews
Great news, Paula is accepting new clients!: She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

Recent reviews

I feel Paula understands to a degree already how I feel and it is helping me to open up and realise everyone deals with things in their own way.

Paula is great really recommend! She’s friendly and understanding

More about Paula

4 years' experience
Female
BACP

Hi I'm Paula. and firstly a warm welcome, it is important to find the right counselor for you. So please take the time to read through my profile and be assured i will endeavor to work with you in the best way possible.

I am licensed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience in counselling.

I have experience in helping clients overcome stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse and gain self esteem and confidence,

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Everyone, at times, can find life a struggle. Whether its events that we are finding difficulty with in the 'here and now' or past issues that are still holding us back. Sometimes we can feel "stuck" in life and can find it hard to decide which road to take.

Anxiety, depression, stress and fear may become overwhelming, or run too deeply, for you to talk to family or friends, or you may worry about the impact of disclosure with loved ones. Or you may find that you and your partner cannot seem to be able to resolve your relationship issues or difficulties on your own. If you want to talk about what is happening in your life, I can provide you with a safe space to be yourself, to speak out those unspoken thoughts and put words to those feelings. Having the space to talk through your problems confidentially with an understanding, non-judgmental and empathetic professional can make all the difference to your quality of life.

I believe that everyone is unique and as a result have different issues. Therefore different issues need different approaches. I use an integrative approach which uses the best bits from many counselling modalities and is adaptable and flexible depending on your type of issue.

Before becoming a counselor i worked in the voluntary sector helping vulnerable people with a whole range of different and complex issues. I co-created and delivered an award winning Mental Health Program called 'Take the Weight of your Mind' which aim was to build self-esteem, emotional resilience and empowerment.

I facilitate and enhance personal growth and insight with the ultimate goal of empowering you to change and move forward in life. I also aim to enable you to maintain what you have learnt in therapy, I will help you to develop new skills and strategies so you have the tools to cope when new problems arise, so you have more control of your life.

My ethos is all around personal empowerment and often this entails changing your thinking about yourself and the world around you. I believe that if you can change your thinking you can change your life.

The right help can bring your life back into balance and help you be properly mindful of your well-being.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality 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 Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

BACP · United Kingdom · 386877 · Expires January 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 North

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

8 reviews

Clients mention: Comfortable Confidence Grateful Helping Recommend Supportive Understanding Amazing Calm Empathetic

I feel Paula understands to a degree already how I feel and it is helping me to open up and realise everyone deals with things in their own way.

Paula is great really recommend! She’s friendly and understanding

Paula has been really good at changing my mindset from trying to understand the manipulator in my life to learning techniques to mitigate the damage they are causing. She did this by really listening to what has been going on and adapting her therapy plan to suit what issues had come up every week. I am grateful for her advice and believe that I have benefitted from her experience and kind words.

My time with Paula has been my first experience in therapy. She has been invaluable in helping me navigate what's been quite a difficult time for me. Paula's experience and expertise in different approaches has allowed for a free-flowing and flexible framework to help me find sense and clarity in my thinking. Paula has been incredibly encouraging and supportive of me and my time with her is definitely time well spent.

Paula is an amazing therapist who helps with self confidence and understanding that limitations due to trauma. She explained isn't something that you should push down to make people more comfortable. She explains boundaries and how to talk about things that upset you in a healthy way allowing you to feel comfortable in yourself and also making relationships healthier with others. I would highly recommend her

Paula was such an important contact point for me to have when I was at a really low point. She was patient, empathetic, and always centred the conversation on how I felt about approaching things in different ways. She gave me a space to speak about my feelings openly without feeling judged, and helped me formulate strategies for coping with difficult times and negative thoughts. These are coping mechanisms I can take forward with me, and I’m very grateful for my sessions with Paula.

She's a therapist who focuses on building yourself which I didn't know I needed. She's all about empathy for the self and increasing self confidence which is in my opinion the first step to getting better as without believing in yourself you can't do anything

Paula has been very supportive, non judgemental and flexible with how things are done. She is calm and reassuring and very knowledgeable and experienced. Very happy with her so far.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paula North offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Paula North 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 North speak?

Paula North speaks English.

How many years of experience does Paula North have?

Paula North has 4 years of experience.

Where is Paula North licensed to practice?

Paula North is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Paula North accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Paula North does not accept 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 North offer?

Paula North offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Paula North?

Paula North 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 North?

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.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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.