Paula Bantick-Ward, BACP

Paula Bantick-Ward aims to make professional counselling accessible, affordable and convenient so people facing life’s challenges can find support, whether individually or as a couple. She works with individuals who feel alone, distressed, overwhelmed or unable to cope, guiding them to explore emotions, reactions and recurring patterns so they can better understand their experiences and take practical steps forward. Sessions are offered as a space to reflect, value one’s experiences and develop ways to manage difficult periods more effectively.

As a Person-Centred Counsellor, Paula adopts a genuine, non-judgemental and non-directive approach, using empathy to gain a full understanding of what is happening for each person and to help identify conditions of worth that may be affecting wellbeing. She listens closely and supports clients in finding their voice, making sense of feelings and discovering personal solutions. Paula integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapy, and she may invite creative exercises such as metaphor, creative writing or journaling to deepen insight and change.

Paula is a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Her practice is clinically supervised and she is fully insured to practice. She offers online and telephone sessions to suit different needs and schedules, and accepts both local and international clients.