Paula Otley

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am MBACP accredited May 2024.
I have been helping clients for over 16 years deal with loss in my role as a bereavement support volunteer. Through this work, sitting with clients in some of the darkest days of their lives I discovered my own direction. I then trained as an integrative counsellor specialising in person centred and psychodynamic approaches from a relational perspective.

My clients are from all walks of life each with their own unique views of the world, I meet them (You) as they are, developing a sound therapeutic alliance to facilitate the work. In 2020 I trained in cognitive behavioural therapy to integrate this into my approach, expanding my offering to clients. I have worked in multiple settings including GP practice, NHS, charities, community counselling services, private practice and employee assistance programmes.

What ever we do we will do it together.

Years Experience: 16

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: Yes

NPI Number:

Credentials:

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: BACP #381077 exp 2026-04-09 • NCPS #NCS21-02334 exp 2026-12-02

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Addictions, LGBT, Family, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Career, Bipolar, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Female therapist, Gay, Older, Non-religious, Conservative therapist, Liberal therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Paula Otley

Integrative counsellor for life’s challenges

Bereavement and loss
Person-centred and psychodynamic
CBT integrated since 2020

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Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Paula Otley is MBACP accredited (May 2024) and has spent more than 16 years supporting people through loss in her role as a bereavement support volunteer. Sitting alongside clients during some of their darkest days guided her toward a professional path in counselling and shaped her compassionate approach to care.

She trained as an integrative counsellor, specialising in person centred and psychodynamic approaches from a relational perspective. In 2020 she added training in cognitive behavioural therapy and integrates CBT techniques into her broader therapeutic work.

Paula meets clients from all walks of life and values the unique perspectives each person brings. She focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance to support the work they undertake together. Her experience spans a variety of settings, including GP practice, the NHS, charities, community counselling services, private practice and employee assistance programmes.

She works collaboratively with clients – whatever work is undertaken, it is done together.

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Years Experience: 16

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Depression, Grief, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety

Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Trichotillomania, Women’s issues, Workplace issues

Therapeutic approach: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: Yes

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials:
NPI Number:
License: BACP #381077 exp 2026-04-09 • NCPS #NCS21-02334 exp 2026-12-02

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions. A major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the format that fits their life, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to access support without rearranging daily commitments. Licensed professionals provide care in these formats, and clients may switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be better. Online therapy offers a way to receive skilled support for everyday mental health challenges while fitting into varied schedules and lifestyles.

How much experience does Paula Otley have?

Paula Otley has 16 years of experience providing support and therapy.

In which languages does Paula Otley provide therapy?

Paula Otley provides therapy in English.

Where is Paula Otley located?

Paula Otley is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Paula Otley as my therapist?

Clients can work with Paula Otley via Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Paula Otley work with international clients?

Paula Otley does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Paula Otley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Paula Otley’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current 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 Otley. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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