Paula Clifton, BACP

Paula Clifton is a BACP-registered therapist working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She supports people navigating stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, and managing sleep difficulties, as well as those adjusting to life changes. Paula draws on practical, person-focused conversations to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings and develop strategies that fit their circumstances.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where emotions can be shared and understood, and she works collaboratively with each person to identify what matters most to them. Paula recognises that beginning therapy requires courage and she acknowledges and honours that first step in every client’s journey. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body that indicates recognised training and adherence to professional standards in the UK.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Paula Clifton draws on Client-Centred Therapy to place the client’s experience at the heart of sessions - this approach focuses on empathic listening and supporting people to find their own solutions, which can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and adjusting to life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; CBT is practical and structured and is commonly used for stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, and low mood.

Where appropriate, Paula may incorporate hypnotherapy as a complementary tool to support relaxation and focus during therapeutic work, for example when addressing sleep issues or persistent stress responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Paula works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts her style to each person rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These options help people maintain continuity of care and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.