Paulina Treanor

Paulina Treanor is an Integrative Psychotherapist at Harbor who specialises in neurodiversity, burnout, relationship dynamics and identity. She works with adults, adolescents and young adults, as well as with couples and families.

Her clinical work covers autism and ADHD, anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD (including intergenerational trauma), eating disorders, addictive behaviour and self-harm. 

Paulina has particular experience with neurodivergent individuals and couples. She helps them explore identity and relationships, and the strain of living and working in environments that are not built around their needs.

Professional Background & Qualifications

Paulina first trained as an arts psychotherapist, gaining an MA in Arts Psychotherapy (Drama and Movement Therapy) from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2012.

She went on to train in family and couple psychotherapy at the Prudence Skynner Family and Couple Therapy Clinic, completing a Foundation course in 2014 and a Postgraduate Certificate in Intermediate Family and Couple Psychotherapy in 2015.

In 2017, she completed an MA in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling, followed in 2023 by an Advanced Diploma in Relationship and Couples Therapy from the NAOS Institute.

She has also completed Levels 1 and 2 of EMDR training with Richman EMDR Training (2021).

Paulina is registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy as an Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP no. 2011168658) and with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Arts Therapist (Dramatherapy).

Healthcare Leadership & Experience

Paulina’s experience covers individual, couples and family therapy, as well as child and adolescent psychotherapy and arts psychotherapy.

With autistic and ADHD clients, she often works on the effects of a late diagnosis, burnout and masking, which means hiding or adjusting one’s natural behaviour in order to fit in.

She also works with neurodiverse couples, helping each partner understand the other’s experience and communicate more easily.

She also offers attachment-focused therapy, and works with high achievers who struggle with perfectionism.

Approach to Care

Integrative psychotherapy combines ideas from several therapeutic traditions, and Paulina adapts the mix to each person and their relationships.

Her drama and movement training also gives her ways of working that don’t rely only on talking, which some clients find easier.

With a focus on self-acceptance and meaningful long-term change, Paulina supports clients at Harbor in developing greater understanding of themselves, their relationships and the patterns affecting their wellbeing.