- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- ACT and CBT informed
About Paul
Paul Prescott is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety and relationship and intimacy-related issues, and he also supports concerns such as grief, addictions, sleep problems and self-esteem.
Paul meets people who are dealing with big life changes and with the lasting effects of trauma and abuse. He also helps with communication problems, commitment issues and the strains that come with parenting or blended family life. He talks with clients about sexuality and alternative sex cultures when relevant, including BDSM and kink, and offers practical help around body image and sexual concerns.
He describes his approach as collaborative. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him, and he uses conversational, evidence-informed ways of working to look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are among the methods he draws on to support coping and day-to-day change.
Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas also influence his work when relationships and intimacy are the main concern. He aims to help people clarify their values and make choices that fit those values rather than promising quick fixes.
Paul encourages small, manageable steps and prefers to frame progress in practical terms. He asks people to describe their goals and then tests approaches together to find what helps most in their daily life.
To begin, he asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting so they can check whether the approach feels like a good fit.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Paul commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in his work. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and finding small ways to act in line with those values. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and supports practical skills to reduce unhelpful cycles.Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas also inform sessions where relationships and intimacy are central, helping people notice how past relational patterns influence present interactions. These approaches suit worries about connection, trust and emotional responses in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose methods together. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to what a person needs and can use day to day.
Confirm the precise online session formats before booking. When arranging sessions, consider practical benefits such as fitting therapy into a lunch break, using a phone call for a shorter check-in, or avoiding travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Registered and accredited professionals can make online work effective, and Paul will discuss the best way to structure sessions to suit everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, plus grief, addictions, sleep problems and self-esteem concerns.
What is his general way of working?
He works collaboratively and conversationally, using approaches that look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours alongside values-based work.
How long has he been practising?
He has seven years of professional experience in counselling and therapeutic work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients; confirm any cross-border practicalities when you book.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.