- Integrative approach
- Trauma aware
- Practical focus
About Paige
Paige Whiteley is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting pressures and depression. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse and related concerns such as attachment issues and chronic illness. Paige works with a focus on men’s wellbeing among other areas and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical.
She uses an integrative style that starts with the person in front of her. That means she draws on different ways of working to fit each person’s situation rather than following a single method. Sessions are aimed at identifying limiting beliefs and making small, practical changes that feel achievable.
Paige trained in counselling at Joseph Priestley College and later completed a Bachelor of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Leeds Beckett University. She has over 15 years of post-qualifying experience in both private and organisational settings, including substantial work in mental health services supporting adults through trauma and loss.
Her background includes a postgraduate certificate in supervision and further postgraduate study in psychosexual therapy. Early in her career she ran one-to-one work and staff workshops in a school setting, which informed her practical approach to relationship and communication problems.
In her current private practice in Tingley she aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship that helps people explore thoughts and feelings. The work is collaborative and paced to suit each person’s needs and life demands.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Paige describes an integrative, person-centred approach that focuses on the person rather than a single model. In practice this means sessions centre on the client's priorities, using listening and reflective conversation to help surface and shift limiting beliefs. This approach is useful for problems such as anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties where a collaborative space to talk is helpful.She also draws on trauma-informed ways of working that pay attention to safety and pacing. Trauma-focused work tends to use grounding and step-by-step processing so that people can manage difficult memories without becoming overwhelmed. That style suits people who need to build coping skills before addressing deeper material.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will talk through the options with the client, adjust methods as goals evolve, and revisit the plan if something does not feel helpful. The process is collaborative and tailored to each person's needs and preferences.
If you want online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow a quieter space for reflection. It can also make shorter check-ins and flexible scheduling simpler, helping therapy slot into an everyday routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paige commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting pressures and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include attachment issues, chronic illness and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
Paige uses an integrative approach with person-centred principles at the core. She adapts methods to fit each person's needs and focuses on changing limiting beliefs and small practical steps.
What is her professional background?
She has over 15 years of post-qualifying experience in private and organisational counselling, and long experience working in mental health services supporting adults with trauma and related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises from a private practice in Tingley, United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted, so sessions are for people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.