About Paulette
Paulette Shelley helps people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She uses a calm, respectful approach to make it easier to talk about hard things. Paulette is a BACP member and works online with people in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Paulette keeps sessions simple and focused. She listens first, then helps people make sense of their feelings. Conversations aim to uncover patterns that get in the way of day-to-day life and relationships.
How Paulette works
Work can be short term for a specific issue or longer term for deeper change. Her practice blends client-centred listening with practical exercises from cognitive behavioural therapy, depending on what each person needs. That means there is space to be heard, plus tools to try between sessions.
Paulette avoids giving direct advice and instead supports people to find solutions that fit their life. She also helps with a range of related concerns such as attachment issues, addiction, panic and obsessive behaviours, self-harm, and problems linked to cancer or bereavement. Topics like guilt, shame, control issues, hoarding and isolation are within her focus too.
Paulette aims to create a non-judgemental atmosphere where people feel respected and understood. If someone wants to begin, the process starts with a short questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits them. The work is collaborative, with goals set together as therapy progresses.
Paulette lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Paulette works with
The areas below are the ones Paulette selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Control issues
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Paulette’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and reflecting back what someone says. It helps people feel understood and can open up space to notice thoughts and feelings that were hard to see before. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood and obsessive thoughts.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paulette will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest how client-centred work and CBT tools might be combined. Together you can try different ways of working and agree what feels most helpful for your situation.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation when you can be on camera. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in fits into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, people who prefer not to speak, or those who want a written record of their reflections. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, health needs or family life while keeping the therapeutic focus intact.
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A practical next step
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