Paula Reilly , BACP

Paula Reilly is a therapist based in Liverpool who invites people to consider change when they feel ready. She trained in counselling at Staffordshire University and earned a Bachelor of Honours degree, and she brings a warm, non-judgemental presence to her work. Paula draws on experience supporting individuals affected by complex trauma and offers a calm space where personal stories and emotions can be honestly explored.

She has a professional interest in working with parents and caregivers, helping them learn new skills and strengthen existing ones to better manage family dynamics. Paula also works with couples, supporting partners to deepen awareness of their own needs and expectations and to enhance their relationships. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life transitions and intimacy-related issues.

Paula believes therapy can provide practical tools and gradual change, and she approaches each client as an individual - recognizing that one size does not fit all. She invites collaboration to discover which methods suit each person best and describes therapy as a journey in which setbacks can happen but progress remains possible. Her faith and belief in the therapeutic process inform her compassionate, supportive style, and she is available to walk alongside clients as they explore self-awareness and personal growth.

Approaches Paula Uses and How Online Therapy Fits

Paula commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns influence current emotional responses - it can be helpful for people coping with relationship difficulties, trauma, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the work - it supports self-exploration, confidence building, and emotional processing. CBT focuses on identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical coping strategies - it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of the process. Paula works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit each person’s situation rather than applying a single model to everyone. This helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions can be offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapists from different locations, while still focusing on meaningful, goal-oriented work with licensed professionals.