Paige Whiteley, BACP

Paige Whiteley is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and depression. She works with adults and brings a calm, person-centred style to sessions. Her practical aim is to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going.

Paige draws on an integrative approach that adapts to what each person needs. She uses person-centred ways of working alongside other evidence-based techniques to look at limiting beliefs and habitual responses. Sessions focus on clear, simple conversations and practical steps people can try between meetings.

Her background includes a Diploma in Counselling from Joseph Priestley College and a Bachelor of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Leeds Beckett University. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision from the University of Central Lancashire and a post-graduate certificate in psychosexual therapy. Paige lists EMDR and coaching practice among her recent qualifications.

Paige has about 15 years of post-qualification experience across private practice and organisational settings. She has worked in a school providing one-to-one support for children and delivering workshops for staff. She also spent many years supporting adults at a South Yorkshire mental health charity.

In the therapy room she aims to build a respectful, non-judgemental relationship. That allows space to look at thoughts and everyday habits, to try small changes, and to work through anxiety, trauma and life transitions at a steady pace.

Practical therapy approaches for thoughts and habits

Paige describes an integrative, person-centred way of working that adapts to the needs of each person. Person-centred work means the therapist listens closely and helps people name their concerns, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship stress.

She also uses evidence-based techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and habits. These approaches teach simple tools to notice thought patterns, try new responses and practise small behavioural changes between sessions. A coaching-informed method can support setting realistic goals and tracking progress over time.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss different options in early sessions and try methods that match the person's goals, pace and preferences. That way the plan is adapted as needs become clearer.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the specific session formats before booking because they are not detailed here. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a simpler, phone-based conversation.