Paula Howel, BACP

Paula Howel helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger and low mood. She offers straightforward support for day-to-day struggles and for bigger life changes. Paula presents as calm and approachable, and she speaks English and Welsh.

Paula uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice what matters to them. She draws on techniques that encourage new ways of thinking and acting, and she helps clients try small steps between sessions. Sessions are built around each person's goals and preferences rather than a fixed formula.

Her background includes seven years working in therapeutic roles in the United Kingdom. Paula is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. That registration is part of her professional standing in the UK.

In sessions Paula focuses on making space for difficult feelings while helping people find workable coping strategies. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and offers practical skills to change them. People can explore topics such as relationships, parenting concerns, sleep problems, addiction and career pressure.

Paula welcomes people who want a conversational, down-to-earth approach. She will work at a pace that suits each person and help them set clear, achievable steps. This is a collaborative process aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional resilience.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values. It helps when worry, avoidance or low mood get in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Client-centred therapy emphasises a non-judgemental, supportive relationship where the person sets the pace and topics for work.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That conversation helps pick techniques that fit the issue and the person's style, and the plan can be adjusted over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or when typed reflection feels easier. These options help fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.