Paula Byrne, BACP
UK BACP therapist for attachment and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Trauma and grief
About Paula Byrne
Paula Byrne is a United Kingdom based therapist who offers steady, nonjudgmental support for people facing a wide range of life challenges. She works collaboratively to help clients untangle persistent worries, painful memories, and relationship difficulties, creating a relaxed space where progress can be made at a comfortable pace. Paula aims to meet each person where they are and to uncover underlying strengths that support long term change.
Her route into counselling began outside of traditional health settings - first as a hairdresser and barber - where she learned the value of genuine listening and straightforward honesty. Those early roles were followed by roles in a GP surgery, a homeless hostel, and with the Samaritans, experiences that informed her practical, person-focused approach. Paula holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has six years of professional experience practising in the UK.
Paula works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and a range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and divorce. She draws on a broad clinical toolkit that includes attachment-based therapy, client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Jungian and psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, somatic and trauma-focused work, and Internal Family Systems. Sessions are tailored to the individual and paced according to need. She is described as caring, thoughtful, supportive, empathetic, reliable, and approachable. Paula is not currently accepting new clients. She does work with international clients and provides therapy in English, reflecting her experience offering different ways of connecting and supporting people through change.
Her route into counselling began outside of traditional health settings - first as a hairdresser and barber - where she learned the value of genuine listening and straightforward honesty. Those early roles were followed by roles in a GP surgery, a homeless hostel, and with the Samaritans, experiences that informed her practical, person-focused approach. Paula holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has six years of professional experience practising in the UK.
Paula works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and a range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and divorce. She draws on a broad clinical toolkit that includes attachment-based therapy, client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Jungian and psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, somatic and trauma-focused work, and Internal Family Systems. Sessions are tailored to the individual and paced according to need. She is described as caring, thoughtful, supportive, empathetic, reliable, and approachable. Paula is not currently accepting new clients. She does work with international clients and provides therapy in English, reflecting her experience offering different ways of connecting and supporting people through change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paula Byrne have?
Paula Byrne has six years of professional experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.
Is Paula Byrne a licensed therapist?
Yes. Paula holds BACP accreditation. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional licence details were provided.
In which languages does Paula Byrne provide therapy?
Paula provides therapy in English.
Where is Paula Byrne located?
Paula is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Paula Byrne as my therapist?
You can work with Paula through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paula Byrne work with international clients?
Yes. Paula works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paula Byrne cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can actually help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy is widely used and can offer outcomes comparable to traditional in-person sessions.One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. People can choose the format that works best for their life and comfort level - whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That adaptability makes it easier to maintain continuity of care even with a busy schedule or when in-person appointments are difficult to arrange.
Therapists providing online care are licensed professionals, and clients can change therapists if they are seeking a different therapeutic fit. Remote work does not require sacrificing a thoughtful, tailored approach - many therapists bring the same range of clinical skills and evidence-informed methods to online sessions as they do to face-to-face work.