Paula Talling, BACP
6 years in practice
Paula Talling is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout of trauma.
License and registration
- BACP
- 378651 · expires January 2027
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Paula
Paula Talling is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout of trauma. She works one-to-one to untangle difficult feelings and to find ways forward that fit each person’s life. Paula brings a calm, down-to-earth manner and encourages people to voice worries in plain language.
She draws on six years of practice and uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. This includes hypnotherapy, somatic work that pays attention to bodily sensations, and client-centred practice that follows the pace set by the person in the room.
Background and approach
Paula also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how early life shapes present patterns. Sessions aim to make sense of repeating difficulties such as attachment issues, codependency, anger or persistent shame. Practical coping strategies are offered alongside deeper reflection, so people leave with tools for day-to-day life as well as new ways of understanding themselves.
Paula works with specific problems like panic attacks, sleep disruption and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with grief, relationship difficulties and major life changes. Conversations are respectful and non-judgemental, with attention to feelings that can feel hard to name.
The work is collaborative and paced according to what the person needs. Paula is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
To begin, she asks people to describe their concerns so they can choose a practical next step together.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Paula lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paula names
- Hypnotherapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Paula’s approaches work online
Paula uses a small set of complementary approaches to support online work. Hypnotherapy is used as a way to access focused relaxation and imagery to manage anxiety, sleep problems and panic symptoms. Somatic therapy pays attention to the body and its sensations, helping people notice and shift tension or dissociation that accompanies trauma and stress. Client-centred therapy keeps the pace and topics guided by the person, offering a steady, respectful space for whatever they bring.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide what to try first. That collaborative planning means approaches can be adapted as trust and insight grow.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into busy days. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, written reflection or when someone prefers not to use video. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and travel.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, plus issues like low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical tools and deeper exploration of past experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Paula has six years of professional experience working in counselling roles.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs and the subscription handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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