BACP

Paula Bantick-Ward , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Paula

Paula Bantick-Ward makes professional counselling accessible, affordable, and convenient so people and couples facing life’s challenges can get timely help. She recognises how overwhelming periods of distress, emptiness, or grief can feel and invites clients to bring whatever they are experiencing without judgment. Paula listens closely to what is said and to the feelings beneath the words, helping clients to name their emotions, understand patterns in their actions and reactions, and find ways to move forward.

Working in a person-centred way, she is genuine, empathic, and non-directive, creating a therapeutic relationship that supports clients to explore their own needs and values. She offers flexibility in how sessions take place and is qualified to provide both online and telephone counselling. Paula uses creative tools when helpful - such as metaphor, journaling, or creative writing - and integrates techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused brief therapy to tailor support to each person.

She is a registered member of the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and her practice is supported by clinical supervision and professional insurance. Contacting a counsellor can feel daunting, and Paula aims to make the process as manageable and potentially life changing as possible.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, non-directive relationship in which the client’s thoughts and feelings are heard and explored. This approach helps people gain clarity about their values and make choices that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, problem-focused method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact and offers tools to reduce anxiety, manage low mood, and address unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and can be useful for relationship issues and experiences of abandonment or attachment difficulty.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Paula works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to suit each person’s unique situation.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical benefits for busy lives or those who cannot attend in person. These options increase flexibility in scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, and allow clients to access support from different locations while working together with a therapist on their priorities.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Paula Bantick-Ward have?

Paula Bantick-Ward has 8 years of experience.

Is Paula Bantick-Ward a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In which languages does Paula Bantick-Ward provide therapy?

Paula provides therapy in English.

Where is Paula Bantick-Ward located?

Paula is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Paula Bantick-Ward as my therapist?

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

Does Paula Bantick-Ward work with international clients?

Yes, Paula works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Paula Bantick-Ward 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 canceled at any time for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFertility issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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