My Approach

I am an Accredited Psychotherapist, using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) as my main model, providing structured CAT therapy or CAT informed psychotherapy. I'm also trained in Psycho-sexual and relationship therapy and Intermediate level CBT.
We've all had one life, the experiences we have shape and form us, and CAT is a very human, relational model, explicitly focussing on how we relate to ourselves, others and the world. At the heart of CAT is an empathic relationship between myself and clients, the purpose of which is to help make sense of your situation and to find ways of making changes for the better. I work collaboratively, alongside clients often using bespoke letters and diagrams. CAT was developed as a time concious, therefore a cost effective psychological treatment that helps us understand how our past experiences and relationships may influenced our current thoughts, emotions and behaviours. It is an integrative model bringing together ideas and understanding from different therapies into one user friendly and effective treatment, tailored to a person’s individual needs and goals for change.

About Me

Hello, I'm Paula. I'm a psychotherapist based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. I have over 30 years NHS experience working with patients across adult mental health services. My most recent post was working at CNTW Centre of Specialist Psychological Therapies, as a CAT Psychotherapist, Clinical Coordinator and Deputy CAT Practitioner Training Course Director. I have extensive experience working therapeutically and alongside people struggling with a wide range of mental health, psychological, emotional, relational difficulties, including complex trauma.
CAT Practitioner training :- 2004-2006 CAT Psychotherapist training:- 2010-2012 CAT Supervisor Training:- 2007-2008 I am also trained in Psycho-sexual and Relationship counselling (Diploma level), and Intermediate level CBT. Current ACAT roles:- ACAT CPD Auditor and I'm a member of ACAT Training Committee & Exam Board. I am available for clinical appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Email :- senselle@hotmail.co.uk Mobile:- 07904383963

I work with

• Couples
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Cognitive Analytic Therapist