Paula Spencer-Snell, NCPS
Paula Spencer-Snell writes in a direct, calm way and helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain.
About Paula
Paula Spencer-Snell writes in a direct, calm way and helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. She is Paula and holds NCPS as a credential. Her tone is steady and she aims to make it easier to talk about painful experiences.
Paula uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people manage everyday pressures. Sessions focus on what matters to the person sitting in front of her, with space to talk about trauma, self-esteem or changes that have become hard to handle.
Background and approach
She blends talking therapies with ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions. Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy to build a respectful, listening space. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test different behaviours.
Mindfulness techniques help people slow down and notice what is happening in the moment. Paula also works with themes such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain, control issues, divorce, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, midlife change, money worries, mood disorders and narcissism.
This lets her address the specific threads that make daily life harder for a person. With four years of experience she aims for clear, achievable steps rather than complex jargon. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.
To begin, a person presses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and books a session according to the therapist's schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS20-00947 | November 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Paula lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It helps people test unhelpful thoughts and try different actions to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss options and decide together what fits the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs shift.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in. Live chat or text messaging can suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These formats give flexibility so therapy can happen around work, caregiving or health commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus relationship concerns and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centred, combining practical tools with listening and reflection to suit each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of experience working with a range of emotional and life issues and draws on several talking therapies in her work.
What credentials and region are listed for Paula?
She is listed with the credential NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to try sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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