Paula Howel, BACP

Paula Howel is a United Kingdom based therapist who holds the BACP credential, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings seven years of clinical experience to her work. She supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger, depression, and the challenges of major life changes, and she also works with issues including addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting concerns, self-esteem and career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Her additional focus areas include abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, personality and attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control and dependency issues, and disruptive mood conditions.

Paula draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy to match methods to each person’s needs. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly, and she works collaboratively to develop practical strategies for coping and growth. Taking the first step toward change requires courage, and Paula offers steady professional support to help people move toward a more satisfying and manageable life.