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Welcome to PB Psychotherapy

I am an experienced Direct Member of the UKCP & Registered Systemic Psychotherapist who has worked in differing roles of NHS Mental Health practice for over 30 years.

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As an experienced Psychotherapist in Widnes, I offer individual, couple and family systemic psychotherapy for all age groups that adapts to your unique experiences and circumstances.

I have significant experience in working with Trauma [PTSD & cPTSD]

 

Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, or personal conflicts, I can help you identify your strengths, set goals, and work toward a healthier, more balanced life.​​

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Why Access Psychotherapy?

The Challenges of Life

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.

The Role of Psychotherapy

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.

A Flexible, Individualised Approach

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.

​About the Services I offer

I am currently offering consultation, assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals, couples and families. I work with children, young people, adults and older adults.

Some of the difficulties people access the service for, include:

Trauma/PTSD/cPTSD

Relationship issues

Family Issues

Separation and divorce

Issues of trust

Complex Grief & Bereavement

ADD; ASD  Screening

Anxiety; OCD

Low mood and Depression

Low self-esteem and confidence

Attachment/relational difficulties

Health anxiety 

And a wide range of many other mental health and mental well-being difficulties.

Individual Therapy
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Individual Therapy offers a focused approach to personal growth and healing. Systemic psychotherapy for individuals centres on your unique experiences while also considering the wider systems—like family and society—that influence your life. This perspective acknowledges that challenges often stem not only from internal struggles but also from external factors such as family dynamics and societal expectations. By examining these connections, therapy helps you gain a deeper understanding of how your relationships, both past and present, impact your mental health and overall well-being.

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When Can Individual Therapy Help?

If you’re experiencing any of the following, individual therapy may provide valuable support:

  • Mental health issues: Facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or other emotional challenges.

  • Life transitions: Navigating significant changes, such as job loss, bereavement, or divorce.

  • Relationship problems: Having difficulty communicating or sustaining healthy relationships.

  • Self-esteem issues: Struggling with insecurity or low confidence.

 

The Benefits of Individual Therapy

Individual therapy creates a safe, supportive environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Through this process, you can develop practical strategies for coping with challenges and working toward your personal goals.

Couples Therapy: Understanding and Strengthening Relationships

What Is Couples Therapy?

Couples therapy focuses on the interactions and dynamics within intimate relationships. In therapy, we work together to consider a variety of factors that may be impacting your relationship, such as personal and relationship history, current dynamics, communication patterns, attachment styles, sources of stress and distress, feeling stuck, and issues of trust.

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The Therapist's Role

My role is not to take sides, but rather to facilitate open and honest discussions. This creates a space where both partners can better understand their individual needs as well as the needs of their partner.

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Areas Explored in Therapy

  • How past experiences are shaping current behaviour and responses.

  • Identifying patterns in communication that may contribute to conflict.

  • Developing strategies to handle disagreements in a more constructive way.

  • Building trust, empathy, and emotional resilience within the relationship.

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Working Towards Shared Goals

By focusing on both individual and shared goals, therapy helps couples find ways to restore balance, respect, and affection within their relationship.

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Who Can Benefit?

Couples Therapy can benefit relationships at any stage. Whether you are just starting out or have been together for years, therapy offers support for strengthening your bond and overcoming challenges.

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Family Psychotherapy

Family Therapy helps people in close relationship help each other. It enables family members, couples and others who care about each other to express and explore thoughts and emotions safely. This can help you to understand each other’s experiences and views, appreciate each other’s needs, build on strengths and make useful changes in your relationships and your lives.

Individuals also can find Family Therapy helpful, as an opportunity to reflect and strengthen important relationships.

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As an experienced Consultant Systemic Family Psychotherapist, I offer a therapeutic approach that focusses on the interconnectedness of individuals within a family system. It provides a safe and supportive space for family members to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and to gain a deeper understanding of how these factors influence their relationships. By working with the family unit, I help you better understand each other’s perspectives, appreciate individual needs, and create meaningful changes in your relationships.

PB Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervision 

Online Clinical Supervision Available
Trainees
£60 hr
Qualified Members BACP/UKCP
£70hr
 

Qualifications 

MSc Systemic Practice (University of Leeds)

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MSc Management (Edge Hill University)

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PG Cert Teaching and learning (John Moores University)

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BSc Nursing Studies (Edge Hill University)

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DipHE Mental Health Nursing (Liverpool John Moores University)

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Emotion Focused Family Therapy (Core Training Certificate)

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Career Coaching (Certificate)

Professional
Registration

UKCP Registered Systemic Psychotherapist

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NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

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NMC Registered Teacher

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Indemnity and Public Liability Insured

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Enhanced DBS Clearing (2024)

Annual Updates Ongoing

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Safeguarding Children level 3 certified

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ICO Certified

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Psychotherapy Fee's

​Face to Face Adult Individual Sessions 

£75per - one hour duration

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Face to Face Couples 

£85 per - one hour duration

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Face to Face Family Therapy 

£110 per - one hour duration

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Online/telephone Individual adult Sessions ​​​​​

£70 individuals

£80 Couples 

£100 Families

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Concessions For Children 

Up to 10 years old

£60 per - 50 Minute duration​​​​

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Concessions For Young people

From 11 to 17 years old

£65 per - 60 Minute duration​

​​​Wanting to use private healthcare? 

Please contact me to ask about private insurance fees.

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I am verified and authorised as a private Insurance provider:

 

AXA Health

Aviva

BUPA

Vitality Health

WPA

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All fees will be reviewed annually on 31st March. You will be notified of any changes to fees at that time and increases will commence April 1st.​​​​

 

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Client Testimonials 

“After years of putting off therapy I came across Paula through BUPA and cannot recommend her enough. Paula listens and takes away the jargon - she’s makes everything relatable, and you feel immediately at ease in her sessions. Everyone needs a Paula in their life!" (A)

“Paula is an excellent therapist that makes you feel very welcomed into the session. Paula is very knowledgeable and understands how to deal with complexed situations." (C)

“Finding Paula changed my life. She genuinely cares about her work and her clients, leaving you feeling heard, supported and understood. Every time I've had a session, I've felt more hopeful about the future thanks to her guidance. I'd recommend her to anyone" (L)

“This lady is a magician! A few words can make you feel so much better. But in all honesty she’s more than that a therapist who is sincere, compassionate, kind and above all else a genuine person. Little does she know just how much she made a difference to not only my life but my family’s lives too." (R)

“Amazing therapist. Helped me work through a lot of issues and gave me crucial help and advice in a time of need. Would most definitely recommend." (A..)

"I honestly Believe that Paula working with my daughter really had an impact, she is doing really well, and I will always be grateful" (C & G)  

“Very highly recommended! The best in the whole of the north west!" (L)

Contact Me

PB_Psychotherapy@outlook.com

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Paula Bailey

Consultant Family & Systemic Psychotherapy

EMAIL ME: PB_Psychotherapy@outlook.com

Contact: 07794593093

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