Profile
About Paula Charnley
Paula operates Embodied Transformation in Leek, Staffordshire. The practice specialises in online counselling, body psychotherapy, and Focusing for adults and couples, utilising an integrative approach that connects mental and emotional states with the physical body.
Key aspects include:
Therapeutic Approaches: Paula employs Gottman Method couples therapy, Somatic techniques, and mindfulness, drawing on her background in Shiatsu and yoga.
With couples counselling, in the initial appointment, Paula takes a history of each individual, and the relationship. Together we can look at the dynamics of your relationship and how you might recommence to meet each other again.
In a Counselling session I know that you will feel heard, validated and accepted for who you are without judgement. You'll have the opportunity to talk about your situation and experience and so doing - get in touch with your thoughts and feelings. This helps you to develop your strengths and resources to be able to move forward.
Paula is experienced in working with adults across a range of issues including bereavement, relationships, co-Parenting, trauma, work/life stress, low self esteem, anxiety and depression.
Specialties: Her expertise covers anxiety, bereavement, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
Practice Details: Located at 2 Duke St, Leek, ST13 5LG,
Paula offers both face-to-face and Zoom sessions, with rates starting from £60 per session.
Individual sessions in-person or online
Duration is 50-60 minutes.
You can ask questions in a free 20 minute telephone conversation before you book.
In addition to counselling, Paula also offers Focusing Skills Courses: Ranging from introductory taster sessions to Level 1-5 certificates, available both online and in person
Personal Bio
Meet Your Therapist
Paula Charnley is a Person Centred Therapist and is also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Focusing Association (BFA), and emphasising a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring issues like trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship difficulties.
Paula integrates Focusing (a somatic, felt-sensing approach developed by Eugene Gendlin) into her therapeutic and coaching practice.
Q&A
Get to Know Paula Charnley
What is your favourite treatment and why?
Person Centred Counselling can be very empowering, allowing the release of old belief systems to engender making appropriate choices. When appropriate, I may introduce clients to the 'Felt Sense' of your experience through techniques including breathing and grounding and sensing into the physical body.
What are your best days and times for availability?
There may be flexibility for opening hours / times. Please contact with your desired day and time and availability can be checked.
