Paula Appleton
Supportive counsellor who combines practical therapies
BACP, NCPS United Kingdom
- Experience
- 14 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, American Sign Language
About Paula
Paula Appleton is a counsellor with 14 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and blends several therapy approaches to suit each person.
Background and approach
Paula works with people on issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction and grief. She also supports those dealing with trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes.
She uses an integrative style, drawing on approaches like the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation.
Paula explains things plainly and helps people map out realistic goals. Paula has experience supporting Deaf and hard-of-hearing people and uses Signed Supported English and British Sign Language at a qualified level.
She also works with clients facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, eating and sleeping problems, and neurodiversity-related concerns such as autism and ADHD. Work in sessions can include skill-building from cognitive behavioural methods, exploring values and acceptance from ACT, and strengthening emotional connection informed by attachment thinking.
The aim is to find tools that fit each person’s life and needs. Paula balances active skills practice with listening and reflection.
Practical details are straightforward. Sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and she is open to international clients.
Costs vary by location and are managed through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How Paula’s approaches translate to online therapy
Paula integrates several established approaches and adapts them for online work. The Gottman Method focuses on practical ways to improve communication and manage conflict; online sessions can use guided conversation and structured exercises to practise new interaction patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and commit to values-based action; this can include short exercises, values clarification and behavioural experiments that fit into everyday life.Finding the right approach is part of the consultation. Paula will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then suggest a blend of methods to try. That way the work stays collaborative and can be adjusted if something isn’t helpful.
Online therapy offers options to suit different circumstances. Video calls let people use visual cues and shared screens for worksheets. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, reflection between sessions or when written communication feels easier. These formats make therapy more flexible for busy schedules, caregiving duties and international time zones.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
What is her therapeutic style like?
How much experience does she have?
What credentials and location are listed?
Which languages are supported?
What session formats are available?
How does cost work?
How do I start working with her?
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English, American Sign Language