- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred listening
- CBT techniques
About Paul
Paul Campbell is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. He works with people who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. He speaks English and uses a conversational, person-focused style in sessions.
Paul frames clients as the experts of their own stories and looks for existing strengths that can be used to address current problems. He invites straightforward conversation about what feels difficult and which patterns cause the most strain. Sessions aim to identify practical steps alongside deeper exploration of feelings and relationship patterns.
He draws on client-centred ideas to keep conversations grounded in the client's priorities. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when people want concrete ways to manage worrying thoughts and avoidant behaviours. Attachment-based and psychodynamic approaches are available when people want to look at how early relationships affect current reactions.
Paul also uses motivational interviewing when substance use or other addictive behaviours are a concern, helping people weigh choices and build momentum for change. He can support exploration of issues such as abandonment, codependency, control problems, dissociation and guilt or shame.
Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on realistic next steps they can try between meetings. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled to clarify goals and the best way to work together.
How his approaches translate to online work
Paul regularly draws on attachment-based ways of working, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections influence present reactions, which can help with anxiety and relationship concerns. Client-centred approaches focus on the person's priorities and use reflective listening to clarify what matters most. CBT offers practical steps to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build manageable behavioural experiments to reduce avoidance and worry.Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the early work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences and will adapt as those goals evolve. This is discussed openly in the first sessions so the plan fits the person's needs.
The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings easier to maintain and can reduce travel time, helping therapy fit around work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paul work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and self-esteem difficulties, plus related issues such as abandonment and guilt.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-focused approach that combines listening with practical tools from CBT and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
Paul has 11 years of professional work experience in counselling and therapy.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.