Paula Howel, BACP
7 years in practice
Paula Howel is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression.
License and registration
- BACP
- 329972 · expires March 2026
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English, Welsh
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Paula
Paula Howel is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression. She speaks English and Welsh and brings seven years of professional experience to conversations about coping with life changes and everyday pressures. Paula aims to make early steps feel manageable and straightforward for someone who is worried or unsure where to start.
In sessions she offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what matters most.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and grounded. Paula listens for what feels stuck and helps people notice choices they can make differently in day-to-day life. Her work draws on Existential therapy to look at meaning, responsibility and personal values.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred approaches to help people accept difficult feelings and clarify what they want to do next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas shape the way she helps people change unhelpful patterns. Paula has supported people with a wide range of concerns, from sleeping problems and parenting strain to addictions and relationship issues.
She also works with people coping with ADHD, bipolar difficulties, attachment or identity questions, and caregiver stress. Sessions are offered across video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging. Paula practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, which is listed as her credential.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Paula lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paula names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Online support
How Paula blends approaches for online therapy
Existential therapy helps people look at what matters most to them and at the choices they can make. It’s useful when someone feels stuck by life changes, meaning questions or uncertainty about the future. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action that matches personal values - it often helps with anxiety, low mood and coping strategies. Client-Centred therapy prioritises the person’s own perspective and steering; the therapist follows the person’s lead and reflects back what they hear to deepen understanding.Paula treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different ways of working to see what fits. Decisions about method and focus are made together, so the person’s priorities guide the work.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual connection, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can suit shorter check-ins or steady weekly contact without being on camera. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit around work, parenting and everyday life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems can be brought to sessions?
Paula works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression. She also supports people with relationship and family issues, sleep problems, addictions, parenting strain, bipolar and ADHD related challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is conversational and practical, with a focus on understanding values and making manageable changes. Sessions combine reflective listening with techniques to change unhelpful patterns when needed.
What is Paula's professional background?
She brings seven years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and life challenges. Her work emphasises creating a non-judgemental space for people to talk openly.
Where is Paula based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Welsh.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person best.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Paula?
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