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Pauline Straw
Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Reflective, ethical and compassionate support for clients and professionals alike.
I'm here to support you, help you make sense of things, and find your way at your pace.
I currently offer clinical supervision as a supervisor in training, working towards full qualification in 2025. I welcome supervisees who are looking for a supportive, reflective, and relational space.
I'm here to support you, help you make sense of things, and find your way at your pace.
I currently offer clinical supervision as a supervisor in training, working towards full qualification in 2025. I welcome supervisees who are looking for a supportive, reflective, and relational space.
Support for Young Adults
Struggling with studies, pressure or self-confidence? Let's make it easier.
Bereavement Support
You don’t have to deal with grief alone. I’ll help you find peace.
Anxiety & Low Mood
You’ll feel heard – and find ways to cope with stress, low mood and emotions.
Therapy Support
Whether you are at a crossroads, are in a crisis, or have a longstanding issue, talking therapy can bring a fresh perspective and ways to help you.
Talk things through, build confidence and move forward, safely and without judgment.
We cannot change what happened in the past, but we can change the impact this has on our lives. We are not able to change the people in our lives, but we have the capacity to grow and make positive changes. Counselling gives us space to consider what we want from life, and knowledge on how to work towards that.
This may involve identifying and naming the issue. Sometimes it means adopting new ways of being, or discarding what no longer works for you. You may benefit from learning new skills such as empathy, assertiveness, and understanding your emotions, which may lead to increased confidence. It may just be a matter of expressing your emotions in a safe and confidential space.
Everyone can benefit from taking time out to think things through alongside someone who shares the desire to understand. I provide a friendly, non-judgemental, safe, easy-to-access, confidential, professional, and ethical counselling service for young people over 16 years old and adults.
I offer support for a range of challenges and situations, tailored to your needs. You can explore more about each topic below:
– [Young Adults & Students] – navigating education, relationships and identity
– [Loss & Bereavement] – understanding and living with grief
– [Anxiety & Depression] – finding emotional balance and coping strategies

My Approach
How I Work
I offer flexible options to suit your needs and preferences — whether you prefer to meet in person, talk over the phone, or take a reflective walk in nature.

In-Person Sessions:
Meet face-to-face in a calm, private space in 19, Piercy End, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire YO62 6DQ.
A safe environment to reflect, talk freely and explore new perspectives.
A safe environment to reflect, talk freely and explore new perspectives.

Online or Telephone:
Convenient and flexible, talk from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Ideal if you prefer privacy at home or have a busy schedule.
Ideal if you prefer privacy at home or have a busy schedule.

Walk & Talk Outdoors
Move and talk in nature, at your pace.
A gentle way to reflect while walking side by side in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire.
A gentle way to reflect while walking side by side in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire.
Not sure what’s right for you? Let’s discuss it together.
testimonials
What My Clients Say

After suffering for years with self-doubt and low self-esteem I met Pauline, who helped me take a deep look inside myself and supported me as took a long and difficult road to improve my own personal mental health. I cannot thank Pauline enough for the help and patience that she gave me through such difficult times."
Josh

I worked online with Pauline. I highly recommend Pauline as a counsellor. I was at a very difficult point in my life and thanks to Pauline's compassionate approach, I was able to face and work through these difficulties. I learned how to calm my anxieties and now have a fresh perspective on life.
Mary

Over the years I have had several bouts of counselling to deal with past traumas, throughout my life one of the underlying and constant emotions I experienced dealing with these has been anger. Because of the anger, I would lose my temper quite easily and was constantly being told that I should seek help for my anger issues from family, friends and co-workers. Which is how I ended up being counselled by Pauline. Being constantly told I had anger issues, I turned this in on myself, thinking that there was something wrong with me and that it was my fault. Pauline asked me one simple question ‘Why do you think you have anger issues?’ I had never been asked this question before and I realised it was because everyone told me I had issues and I never thought to question why I was so angry and whether it was justifiable. My anger turned out to be justifiable and once I understood this, I stopped being angry and started to be kinder to myself. She also encouraged me to keep a journal which I have done, and it has helped when I have had a bad day, I write things down, one to get it out of my system, two it helps me to see patterns and identify triggers and three I look in my journal and see how far I have progressed and that makes me proud. I would wholeheartedly recommend Pauline. She always amazed me with all the little coping strategies she would come out with. I found her to be very compassionate, empathic, and dedicated to her craft. From one very grateful Client.
Jen

Working with Pauline has been a wonderful experience and I feel it has helped so much in such a short amount of time already. Her compassionate nature and calming presence immediately made me feel safe and supported. She creates a non-judgmental space where I can openly explore my thoughts and emotions. Pauline has helped me navigate personal concerns with care and insight, all while guiding me toward maintaining a healthy and balanced mental wellbeing. I’m deeply grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a thoughtful and empathetic counsellor.
Grace
I’ve grown so much thanks to Pauline and I would recommend her services to anyone seeking therapy. She creates a safe, non-judgemental environment which allows clients to explore therapy at their own pace. She has an incredible ability to put you at ease, whilst challenging thoughts and feelings to get to the root causes of behaviour. Working with Pauline was such a positive experience and I came away from each therapy session feeling like I had learnt something about myself. She is a warm, kind, genuine person and I will happily use her again if and when I need professional support.
Harriet 🙂

Pauline is always so easy to talk to. She listens to everything I have to say and never makes me feel judged. Since going to see her, not only me, but the people around me have noticed I am happier and more myself. I always come out of our sessions feeling lighter than I went in, and that says it all
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Insights & Reflections
Care
Community Outreach
At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to serving others and contributing to the wellbeing of the wider community. I believe in meeting people at their point of need by offering support that is both grounded and compassionate.
As a qualified counsellor, I volunteer at the York St John University Communities Centre, where I offer counselling sessions to individuals who may not otherwise have access to therapeutic support. Alongside this, I work closely with Professor Gabriel and Dr John Wilson in a research partnership focused on bereavement. Together, we explore the lived experiences of those navigating grief, using our findings to strengthen the impact of bereavement counselling and contribute to the wider field of knowledge and practice.
I also volunteer with the local mental health charity Next Steps, supporting their Community Walks. These walks provide a gentle yet powerful way to promote emotional wellbeing through movement, nature, and human connection. I believe deeply in the healing potential of outdoor spaces and the importance of belonging, particularly for those who may be feeling isolated or overwhelmed.
Community work and research are not side projects for me. They are woven into the fabric of who I am as a therapist. Sowing into the community is part of how I give back, stay grounded, and continue learning from the people I walk alongside.
Let’s Talk
Any questions?
Contact now!
I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute call.
Feel free to get in touch – I’m here to listen.
You can also email me at
pauline_straw@hotmail.com / 07934 564315
Calendly Bookings are for telephone and online bookings only. Please call me in person to book a face to face appointment.
https://calendly.com/pauline_straw/30min