Paula Appleton
Experienced integrative counsellor for life challenges
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About
Paula Appleton is a qualified Counsellor with 14 years of experience, based in the United Kingdom. She uses an integrative approach, combining a range of counselling therapies and tailoring her work to each individual client in line with the BACP Ethical Framework.
She works with individuals of all ages and offers support across a variety of presenting issues. Paula is experienced in working with Deaf and hard of hearing clients and is attentive to their communication needs, using SSE of BSL and qualified to BSL NVQ Level 6.
Areas she covers include anxiety, addiction, depression, bereavement, sexual abuse, PTSD, affairs and betrayals, illness, phobias, tinnitus retraining therapy, and work with couples and families. Paula aims to provide a calm, focused space to address these concerns.
She recognises that life events can affect people physically, psychologically and emotionally, and that counselling can offer a purposeful time to focus on personal well-being. Her practice provides a safe setting in which difficult situations and the emotional and psychological challenges that follow can be explored.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 14
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, American Sign Language
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Vaping, Veterans, Visually impaired, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP #191689 exp 2026-01-28 • NCPS #NCS22-02588 exp 2026-07-06
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions.
A major benefit is the flexibility it offers — clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This adaptability often makes it easier to fit therapy into daily life.
All therapists involved are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they would prefer a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible, practical route to regular therapeutic support.
How much experience does Paula Appleton have?
Paula Appleton has 14 years of experience providing therapy services.
In which languages does Paula Appleton provide therapy?
Paula Appleton provides therapy in English and American Sign Language.
Where is Paula Appleton located?
Paula Appleton is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Paula Appleton as my therapist?
You can work with Paula Appleton by Phone, Video, Live Chat or Messaging.
Does Paula Appleton work with international clients?
Paula Appleton does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paula Appleton cost?
Session costs can vary by location and availability. Therapy is billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time for any reason. For current pricing details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Paula Appleton. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.