Paula De Souza, BACP

Paula De Souza is a BACP accredited counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She brings four years of hands-on experience supporting people through stress, anxiety and other life challenges. Paula focuses on listening first and helping people untangle difficult thoughts and everyday habits so they can take clearer next steps.

She often works with people facing relationship problems, grief, caring responsibilities and the effects of past trauma. Paula also supports those dealing with body image, eating concerns, chronic illness and work-related strain. Her practice includes helping people manage anger, low self-esteem and major life changes.

Paula uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client’s priorities at the centre of sessions. She describes counselling as a process and aims to move at each person’s pace. Sessions focus on talking things through, recognising unhelpful patterns and practising new ways of coping.

Alongside the person-centred approach she draws on psychodynamic ideas when helpful, using gentle exploration of past experiences to make sense of present difficulties. Paula aims to build a trusting, non-judgemental relationship to support that work.

Her registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is listed as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How Paula's approaches translate to online therapy

Paula draws primarily on a person-centred approach that focuses on the client's priorities. This method involves listening closely and following what matters most to the person, helping them notice thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of daily life. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, relationship worries and self-esteem concerns.

She also uses psychodynamic ideas when useful, gently exploring how earlier experiences may shape current feelings and reactions. This can give context to repeated patterns, such as attachment or control issues, and help people make different choices going forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which way of working fits best. That collaborative process continues over the first sessions so plans can change as your needs become clearer.

Please confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter setting during the day. Registered and accredited professionals often use remote work to keep therapy practical and accessible while matching the approach to each person's situation.