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About Paula

MSc, PGDip, PGCert, PGCert, BSc(Hons), MBPsS and MÌÇÐĹÙÍø

When you connect with Paula, she will work through the difficulties and challenges you may be experiencing, explor-ing how they are affecting you, your behaviour and relationships. She will help you gain better insight into yourself, your experiences and how they are getting in the way of your wellbeing and happiness. In collaboration, Paula will simplify evidence-based therapeutic strategies, develop a plan for you to help you get to the place you want to be.

Since 2014, she has run her own specialised counselling psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy in Putney, South West London. Accredited member of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø and the BPS supporting adults, children, couples and families, using psychotherapy, including compassion-focused therapy (CFT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), all within a mindfulness-based philosophy.

Paula holds a Master’s degree in Psychological Therapies, postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, Clinical Hypno-therapy, and CBT for Psychosis, alongside a BSc (Hons) in Organisational Psychology and mental health support. At Manchester University, King’s College London, the Institute of Psychiatry, City University of London, and Westminster University.

She specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep disorders. As well as developing a science-based gut-directed hypnotherapy program for psychologically treating irrita-ble bowel syndrome (IBS) and insomnia. Working with the central and southwest London schools to help students, teachers and parents overcome the various challenges they can face. Including clinical work at Child and Adolescents mental Health Services (CAMHS) at the Michael Rutter and Snowfields, the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust for children and young adults.

For 14 years, she has been the family and carers support lead in the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, for people with psychosis, bipolar disorder, and personality disorder. And has worked with people from the homeless community, with severe mental health and addiction issues, for the Southwark NHS trust. I am Pscyhological Director for Shoorah. And worked in psychological rehabilitation for 

Her first sessions are about getting to know each other in a collaborative way. Paula will have a plan to let you know what to expect in the coming sessions, how they will work, how long for, what to expect. An they will be reviewed regularly.

Your Treatment Guide

Discover how CBT, Counselling, and Hypnosis can support personal growth, ease challenges, and enhance well-be-ing.

CBT, Psychotherapy & Counselling

Imagine sitting down with someone who truly listens and helps you work through your challenges. That’s what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers-a practical, goal-oriented approach where we team up to spot negative thought patterns and behaviours, and work on changing them together. .

Psychotherapy is a general term to describe psychological therapy, the overall practise of talking-based therapy for mental health and emotional difficulties. It integrates different types of therapies. Paula integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Neuroscience and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Hypnotherapy

Take a deep breath and feel your mind gently settle. That’s what hypnosis is like-a comfortable, relaxed state where you remain awake, aware and focused. In this state, you are more open to constructive suggestions, making it easier to shift habits and behaviours in the direction you choose.

Clinical hypnosis is a therapeutic technique involving a gentle yet deep state of relaxation that naturally creates a focused state of attention within the unconscious mind. In this safe and supportive state, individuals become more receptive to constructive suggestions, allowing the mind to adapt with the guidance of Paula’s psychological expertise. This process works with your existing thoughts, values and memories, using them to support meaningful, positive and lasting change.