Paula

Paula Rea is an empathetic integrative therapist, drawing upon key modalities such as Person-Centred, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to create a deeply supportive environment. She works with a diverse group of adults aged 18-80, helping them navigate significant challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodiversity, and complex relationship issues. Paula specializes in profound areas like childhood trauma, stress-related disorders, substantial grief and loss, and mood disorders, always aiming to foster self-reflection and personal growth. Her therapeutic style is flexible and open-ended, balancing guided conversations with client-led exploration, often delving into past experiences to illuminate present impacts while providing practical tools and strategies. Clients consistently feel seen and heard, empowered to make choices that shape their lives, as Paula offers consistent encouragement, collaboratively tracking progress, and reframing problems from new perspectives. She skillfully integrates various methods, utilizes metaphors, and brings awareness to non-verbal cues, while also recommending resources to support their journey. Paula is dedicated to helping clients find their own solutions, build robust support networks, and prevent relapse, ensuring a comprehensive and adaptable therapeutic experience.