- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Grief and loss
About Paula
Paula Caffrey is a counsellor with two decades of clinical experience. She holds BACP accreditation, and she works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Paula aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels hard right now.
She draws on person-centred practice alongside psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. Paula also uses Internal Family Systems to help understand different parts of a person’s inner life. She adapts her approach to suit the individual rather than following a fixed formula.
Paula has a background that includes voluntary and paid roles in substance-misuse services and charities. Her work history covers Alcohol Focus Scotland, Arch Initiatives, RASA, Action on Addiction and a recent staff counselling role within an NHS trust. She has been in private practice since 2010.
Her clinical interests include recovery from parental narcissistic abuse, inner child work, psychedelic integration, and supporting people who identify as highly sensitive. Paula says she works with all belief systems and with those who do not identify as spiritual.
Paula describes her style as open-minded and compassion-focused. She listens to the client’s priorities and is flexible about how many sessions someone needs. Her approach aims to help people feel more in control of their life and choices.
How these approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of work and focuses on building trust, empathy and acceptance. It helps people who need a listening space to clarify feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at practical links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and is useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Internal Family Systems (IFS) works with the different parts inside a person to reduce internal conflict and is often used where trauma or addictive patterns are present.Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful to the client. Together they decide which methods to try and the plan can change as work progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a job, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue consistent sessions when life circumstances change. Registered or accredited professionals will work with you to make sessions practical and relevant to everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. There is also a focus on attachment, abandonment, codependency, and relationship issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in an open-minded, non-judgemental way and aims to provide a warm space for people to talk. Paula tailors sessions to each person's needs rather than following a strict plan.
How long has she practised?
She has around 20 years of clinical experience, including voluntary roles and paid posts in substance misuse charities and an NHS trust, and has been in private practice since 2010.
What credentials and location are listed?
Paula is a BACP counsellor and is registered as MBACP (Accred). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. The therapist’s practice will list the exact formats when you choose to book.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.