Paula McKee, BACP

Paula McKee works from an attachment-informed, client-centred perspective. She combines listening with practical steps to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain. Paula draws on 14 years of experience and uses simple, direct approaches so conversations stay clear and helpful.

She has worked across education, bereavement services and private practice in the United Kingdom. That background means she is used to difficult family dynamics and the different ways attachment shows up in adult life. She also has experience with neurodiversity and the challenges that can bring.

Paula offers support for grief, loss and separation, alongside help for low self-esteem, sleeping problems and anger. She also works with people facing career changes, parenting pressures, addiction concerns and intimacy-related issues. Practical goal-setting is offered alongside longer conversations about past trauma when needed.

Her approach is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on building understanding, and on small steps the client can take between meetings. Paula uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set achievable goals and Client-Centred methods to ensure the client leads the pace of work.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

Approaches and online support that fit your life

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence today's patterns. Paula uses this to help people understand their reactions in relationships and to build safer ways of connecting. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, with the counsellor following the client's pace and concerns so they feel heard and respected. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals to reduce distress and move life forward.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will discuss the options with each person and agree a way of working that suits their goals and preferences. This helps keep sessions focused and relevant while leaving room to address deeper issues when needed.

Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation when schedules allow. Phone sessions can fit into short breaks or suit people who prefer not to use video. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, written reflection or when someone needs flexible timing. These options aim to make it easier to attend sessions and to maintain continuity of care alongside other commitments.