"I honestly Believe that Paula working with my daughter really had an impact, she is doing really well, and I will always be grateful"
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Hello, I’m an experienced Direct Member of the UKCP and Registered Systemic Psychotherapist based in Widnes. With over 30 years in NHS Mental Health practice, I provide individual, couple, and family systemic psychotherapy for all age groups. My approach adapts to your unique experiences and circumstances.
In our sessions, we will typically:
- Explore your personal experiences and challenges
- Identify your strengths and resources
- Set achievable goals together
- Work towards a healthier, more balanced life
- Address issues related to trauma, anxiety, and personal conflicts
Personal Touch
Life can be challenging, and at times our problems and difficulties can feel overwhelming. It is common to struggle with making sense of the situations we find ourselves in and the emotions we are experiencing. There are moments when additional support is needed to help us cope with difficult or painful circumstances.
As a psychotherapist, my role is to offer a compassionate and safe therapeutic space where you can explore and work through these difficulties and challenges. This process happens at a pace and in a style that feels comfortable for you. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental, supportive environment, allowing us to collaborate in overcoming obstacles. I aim to empower you to develop new coping strategies, build resilience, and foster your personal growth.
I believe therapy should be flexible and tailored to each individual. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or online therapy via Microsoft Teams, we can choose the format that best suits your lifestyle and comfort level. Each session is designed to move at your preferred pace, ensuring we address your concerns in a safe and supportive manner.
Client Focus
I SPECIALISE IN:
- Trauma Psychotherapy:@ PTSD, cPTSD
- Neurodivergence and comorbidity
- Depression and anxiety
- Separation and divorce
- Complex Grief & Bereavement
- Children and Young People's Psychotherapy
- Couples therapy
- Family therapy
- Relationship issues
- Separation and divorce
- Issues of trust
- Complex Grief & Bereavement
- ADD; ASD Screening
- Anxiety; OCD; Health anxiety
- Low mood and Depression
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Attachment/relational difficulties
- LGBTQ+
Background
I have a rich professional background in mental health, beginning my career as a community nurse at 19.
I later became a charge nurse in the community until my move into higher education for a further 16 years as a programme leader for mental health nursing at a University in Liverpool.
Honorary NHS role as a nurse and later psychotherapist in CAMHS services, Psychosis services and eating disorder services. This role spanned 7 years.
I later spent five years developing and leading a successful MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
My private practice was established in 2019 and continues to thrive, with many clients seeking support through my services.
I SPECIALISE IN:
- Trauma Psychotherapy:@ PTSD, cPTSD
- Neurodivergence and comorbidity
- Depression and anxiety
- Separation and divorce
- Complex Grief & Bereavement
- Couples therapy
- Family therapy...
QUALIFICATIONS
- MSc Systemic Practice
- PGDip Teaching and Learning in HE
- BSc Nursing Studies
- Registered Mental Health Nurse and Teacher
- DIPHe Nursing
- I am a UKCP Direct Registered & Regulated Member
- I am Enhanced DBS cleared and on annual renewal
- Fully indemnity Insured
- ICO certified
- Safeguarding Adults Level 3 trained
- Safeguarding children level 3 trained
- Have regular clinical supervision for my Private Practice work
- Clinical supervisor
Therapy Approach
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our problems feel overwhelming. As a Systemic Family Psychotherapist working with children, adults, couples and whole families, I offer a compassionate and safe space to explore challenges and difficulties. My approach is flexible and tailored to your individual or family needs.
In our sessions, we will typically:
I am fully committed to helping you navigate your challenges and achieve your goals.
In our sessions, we will typically:
- Identify and address the challenges you face and together create a personalised plan of intervention to address those challenges
- Work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
- Collaborate in a non-judgmental and supportive environment.
- Focus on developing new strategies to support your mental health and wellbeing
- Address your concerns in a way that meets your individual or collective needs
- Empower you to build resilience, gain confidence and foster personal growth.
I am fully committed to helping you navigate your challenges and achieve your goals.
Therapy explained
Family Systems Therapy
Family Systems Therapy treats the family as a system, addressing issues within the context of the family unit.
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My pricing is on a sliding scale, and concessions sit within the children and young people population. This is done to ensure access for all children and young people when statutory services are unable to offer the support. Fees are subject to review on the 1st April annually. For April 2026 to April 2027 the fee schedule remains unchanged to reflect the current climate of austerity. Below are the session rates I have in place currently for the next fiscal year. Online/Telephone 60 min Sessions £70 individuals £80 Couples £100 Families
£75
Face to Face Adult 1hr Individual Sessions
£85
Face to Face 1hr Couples sessions
£110
Face to Face 1hr Family Therapy sessions
£60
Consessions Face to Face: children up to 10 years old 50min session
£60
Consessions: Face to Face children 11 to 17 years old 60min session