Paulette Shelley, BACP
Paulette Shelley is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, relationship strain, trauma, anger and low self-esteem.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- Anger management
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About Paulette
Paulette Shelley is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, relationship strain, trauma, anger and low self-esteem. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about painful feelings and begin to make sense of them. Paulette practises online, working with people across the United Kingdom and internationally in English.
She uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client’s experience at the heart of each session. That means listening carefully, reflecting what is said, and helping people find their own answers rather than giving direct advice.
Background and approach
Paulette also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Sessions can be short-term for a focused issue or longer-term for deeper change. Paulette adapts the work as needs shift, and she aims to make each session relevant to what the client wants to achieve.
Practical tools and steady listening are mixed in sessions depending on the situation. Her background includes registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Paulette has three years of experience working with common difficulties such as depression, trauma and relationship concerns.
She supports people coping with a wide range of issues, including attachment problems, addiction, self-harm, obsessive behaviours and life-direction questions. When someone is ready to begin, Paulette asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions that suit their availability. This process helps make sure the initial work focuses on the client’s most pressing concerns.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408654 | January 2027 |
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 Paulette works with
Everything Paulette lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paulette lists
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Online support
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers structured tools and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms such as low mood or panic attacks.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Paulette will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then agree a way forward together. That collaborative decision may combine person-centred listening with CBT techniques depending on what the client needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, mobility or geographical distance while keeping continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does Paulette support?
She works with depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as addiction, panic and obsessive behaviours.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, with active listening and reflection. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques for practical change.
What is her clinical background?
Paulette has three years of experience providing counselling and online support for a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is BACP, which is recorded as BACP, and she practises from the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Paulette accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions charged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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