Paula Howel, BACP
Paula Howel is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
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About Paula
Paula Howel is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She speaks English and Welsh and aims to make short conversations feel easier. Paula keeps sessions focused and practical so people can take small steps forward.
Paula has seven years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. These include anger, addictions, sleeping problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also offers support around relationship and family issues, career questions, bipolar and ADHD related challenges.
Background and approach
Her style is warm and person-centred. She gives people space to talk and listens without judgement. That makes it easier to notice patterns of thought and behaviour that get in the way.
She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioural work and acceptance and commitment ideas to help people change unhelpful reactions. Paula also draws on emotionally focused and existential perspectives when people want to understand their feelings or life direction in more depth. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 329972 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Paula works with
Everything Paula lists, 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paula will work with each person to agree which ideas to try first and will adapt techniques to fit their goals and everyday life. That collaborative planning helps clients see what helps and what needs changing as therapy continues.
Online sessions can be done by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins, shorter reflections or people who prefer writing. These options give more flexibility for fitting therapy into work, family or travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What types of problems does Paula help with?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and anger, plus issues like addictions, sleeping problems and self-esteem.
How would sessions with Paula feel day to day?
Sessions are warm and person-centred with direct, practical conversation. The focus is on noticing thought and behaviour patterns and trying small changes.
What is her professional background?
Paula has seven years of professional experience supporting people with a broad range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Welsh.
Can international clients work with Paula?
She is not currently taking international clients; sessions are provided to people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats does she use?
Paula offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
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