Paula Kane

Paula Kane is a United Kingdom based therapist with 13 years of experience who supports people who feel exhausted from always having to be strong, who doubt themselves, or who find themselves repeating painful relationship patterns. She works with those carrying the impact of childhood trauma or past abuse, people who habitually put others first, those who struggle to trust, and anyone feeling disconnected from their sense of self.

She aims to help clients feel safe in their own bodies, to set boundaries without guilt, to rebuild confidence, and to reclaim greater control over their lives and relationships. Paula specialises in working with childhood sexual abuse, domestic and sexual abuse, and harmful relationship dynamics, adapting her work to each person she sees.

Her approach is trauma-informed and collaborative. She uses trauma-informed therapy to help people understand how traumatic experiences affect the brain, body, and relationships and to support a return to feeling safe. Person-centred therapy shapes the pace and direction of the work, grounded in empathy, respect, and authentic connection. Mind-body awareness practices are used to soothe the nervous system and reduce anxiety. Psychoeducation helps people recognise common trauma responses such as people-pleasing, shutdown, overthinking, or hypervigilance and to address them with self-compassion. Relational therapy explores attachment and relationship patterns so healthier, safer connections can be formed. Work on boundaries and self-worth supports saying no without guilt and choosing oneself without fear.

Sessions are offered in a gentle, collaborative, and validating way. Paula creates a non-judgmental space where people can share their story at their own pace, make sense of recurring patterns, release shame and self-blame, learn tools to regulate emotions and feel safer in their bodies, build healthier boundaries and relationships, and reconnect with their inner strength and identity. Many people say therapy with her feels like finally being understood and like having someone in their corner to bear witness to what they have experienced.