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Paula De Souza, BACP

Person-centered therapist for anxiety and relationships
  • Works with anxiety and stress
  • BACP registered professional
  • Video phone and chat

About Paula De Souza

Paula De Souza is a BACP registered therapist in the United Kingdom with 4 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She works with clients on anxiety and stress, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, health-related concerns and the pressures that come with caring responsibilities. Paula creates a calm, listening-focused space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop practical coping skills and consider how they would like to move forward when life feels overwhelming.

She views counselling as a process and aims to work at each client’s pace, focusing on what matters most to them. Paula practises in a person-centred way - meaning she is led by the client’s experience - while drawing on a mix of therapeutic ideas to suit individual needs. By building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship she helps clients untangle complex patterns, gain clarity about next steps and move toward the life they want to live.

Paula is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects recognised professional standards for counselling practice in the UK.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Also Specializes In

LGBTGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Paula De Souza have?

Paula De Souza has 4 years of professional experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

Is Paula De Souza a registered therapist?

Yes. Paula De Souza holds BACP registration. The BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Paula De Souza provide therapy?

Paula provides therapy in English.

Where is Paula De Souza located?

Paula is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Paula De Souza as my therapist?

You can work with Paula De Souza through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Paula De Souza work with international clients?

Yes, Paula De Souza works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Paula De Souza 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 cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Person-centered and Psychodynamic Approaches in Online Therapy

Paula integrates person-centered work and psychodynamic ideas to support clients in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s own experience and choices - the therapist listens empathically and follows the client’s lead to help them explore feelings, build self-understanding and strengthen coping skills. This approach is helpful for anxiety, stress and relationship concerns.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that develop over time, including how past experiences influence current reactions and relationships. In short, it helps uncover recurring themes and unconscious connections so clients can make more conscious choices and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Paula will work together with each person to identify which method or combination of methods fits their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the way she works as therapy progresses.

Online sessions using video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for clients with busy schedules, mobility limits or those living in different locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and allow registered professionals like Paula to provide consistent, ongoing support across distances.

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