Paula Chuter-Baker

I am a qualified Counsellor with 15 years of experience working in NHS Hospitals, Doctor’s Surgeries and my own private practice. I work both long and short term with individuals and couples of all ages who are experiencing challenges in life.

As a Humanistic Counsellor I believe everyone is unique with their own strengths and resources but sometimes throughout our lives it becomes difficult to recognise these positive feelings. By offering a non-judgmental, accepting, therapeutic relationship and safe environment, I can help explore the issues that have brought you to counselling giving you a greater understanding and awareness that can help make changes in your life.

I work primarily from a ‘Person Centred’ model which means it is non-directive, however as I believe that one model does not suit everyone, I also draw on aspects of other ways of working including Solution Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

I am a Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their code of ethics and I also attend regular training courses and supervision to ensure my continuing professional development. As an alternative to conventional talking therapy taking place in the confines of a room, I offer the option for counselling whilst walking in a park or countryside. Research has shown that spending time in the natural environment can have significant benefits to our mental wellbeing.

My first session is about finding out what has brought you to counselling and getting the relevant information to help us work together towards your goal.