Paula ByrneBACP

Paula Byrne is a counsellor with six years' experience in the United Kingdom. She began her working life as a hairdresser and barber, and later moved into roles in a GP surgery, a homeless hostel and with the Samaritans. Paula brings a straightforward, warm approach and aims to help people untangle the worries that feel hard to face alone.

Paula offers a relaxed, non-judgemental space and works at each person's pace. She listens closely and focuses on what matters to the individual. People often come to her for help with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and addictions.

Her way of working draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas, together with elements of cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused approaches. Sessions look at how relationships, patterns of thinking and emotions interact, and they include practical steps as well as reflective conversation.

Paula also pays attention to specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family challenges, body image, and caregiver stress. She has experience supporting people through cancer, bereavement and separation, and with issues linked to autism and dependent personality traits.

She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. If someone prefers, Paula encourages a gentle first step and works collaboratively to find what helps most.

How Paula's approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in close relationships and practise different ways of relating.

Client-centred counselling focuses on being heard and understood. In this approach the counsellor follows the client's lead, offering reflection and acceptance to build trust and self-understanding.

Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural changes. This can be useful for anxiety, stress and some relationship concerns where practical steps make a difference.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Paula will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different ways of working. The choice of method is collaborative and can change as the therapy progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to meet from their own familiar surroundings rather than travelling to an appointment.