About Paula
MSc, PGDip, PGCert, PGCert, BSc(Hons), MBPsS and MBACP
When you connect with Paula, she will work through the difficulties and challenges you may be experiencing, exploring how they are affecting you, your behaviour and relationships. She will help you gain better insight into yourself, your experiences and how they are getting in the way of your wellbeing and happiness. In collaboration, Paula will simplify evidence-based therapeutic strategies and develop a plan for you to help you get to the place you want to be.
Since 2014, she has run her own specialised counselling, psychotherapy, and clinical hypnotherapy practice in Putney, South West London. Accredited member of the BACP and the BPS supporting adults, children, couples and families, using psychotherapy, including compassion-focused therapy (CFT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), all within a mindfulness-based philosophy.
Paula holds a Master’s degree in Psychological Therapies, postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and CBT for Psychosis, alongside a BSc (Hons) in Organisational Psychology and mental health support. At Manchester University, King’s College London, the Institute of Psychiatry, City University of London, and Westminster University.​
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Experience
She specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep disorders. As well as developing a science-based gut-directed hypnotherapy program for psychologically treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and insomnia. Working with the central and southwest London schools to help students, teachers and parents overcome the various challenges they can face. Including clinical work at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at the Michael Rutter and Snowfields, the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust for children and young adults.
Including clinical work at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at the Michael Rutter and Snowfields, the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust for children and young adults.
For 14 years, she has been the family and carers support lead in the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, for people with psychosis, bipolar disorder, and personality disorder. And has worked with people from the homeless community, with severe mental health and addiction issues, for the Southwark NHS Trust. And worked in psychological rehabilitation for people with brain injury at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disabilities, and volunteered for three years with the Samaritans.
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‘Paula interviewed England Rugby Player Joe Marler for the Sky Original documentary ‘Big Boys don’t cry', exploring his ongoing issues with mental health’.​​
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Paula is the Psychological Director and Advisor to the Shoorah mental health and wellbeing app, supporting the development of evidence-based digital wellbeing resources designed to make high-quality psychological support more accessible.
Paula has also helped me manage my stress and anxiety, which were contributing to my symptoms. IBS no longer dictates my life, and I am a much happier and more relaxed person. I could not recommend her more.
SUSAN
Counselling in the Putney Area
Paula offers counselling and psychotherapy sessions in Putney, South West London, near Fulham, Wandsworth and Wimbledon. Paula offers an integrated approach to her therapy, including: Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).