Paula De Souza, BACP
Paula De Souza is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +13 more
About Paula
Paula De Souza is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She brings four years of practice experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and trauma. Paula also supports those dealing with health conditions, caring responsibilities, eating issues and career concerns.
She sees counselling as a process and aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on helping clients untangle difficult feelings, make sense of life events and decide on practical next steps.
Background and approach
Paula uses everyday language and keeps sessions straightforward and focused on the client's concerns. Her main approach is client-centred therapy, which means she follows each person's pace and priorities. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas when looking at how past experiences shape current patterns.
Together these ways of working help with understanding relationships, attachment, self-esteem and recurring behaviours. Paula has particular experience with a wide range of issues including parenting pressures, compassion fatigue, abandonment and communication problems. She also supports people managing chronic illness, cancer, caregiving stress and ageing-related concerns.
Additional focus areas include bipolar, body image, codependency and divorce or separation. Sessions are offered in English, and Paula accepts international clients. People who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative, steady approach that balances listening with practical coping ideas.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393315 | February 2026 |
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 Paula works with
Everything Paula lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBT
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Paula lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to identify goals and try ways of working that fit their needs and preferences. Over time they will check what is helpful and adjust the approach so sessions stay focused and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, reflective writing or when a quieter, text-based format is preferred. These options make it easier to attend regularly and to fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Paula commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns and parenting pressures, among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is mainly client-centred, meaning sessions follow the client's pace and priorities. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to understand how past experiences affect current patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional practice working with a range of emotional and life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she provide online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet remotely.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
The cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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