- Client-Centred Therapy
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship work
About Paul
Paul Smith is a BACP-registered counsellor with 15 years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, depression, addictions and trauma and abuse. He also addresses issues such as self-esteem, anger and coping with life changes.
Paul uses a person-centred approach, often called Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding. He aims to help people talk through what is happening and find clarity about what needs to change. Sessions tend to be conversational and paced to the individual's comfort.
He has been seeing clients since 2011 and has experience with a wide range of concerns. These include intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, career pressures and problems connected to attachment, codependency and commitment. Paul also works with people affected by divorce, domestic violence and fatherhood concerns.
Paul describes his work as treating the person rather than the problem. He offers an open, non-judgemental setting where people can make sense of difficult feelings and consider practical next steps. This can include looking at communication problems, control issues and managing emptiness or forgiveness.
People contacting him are usually invited to outline their current difficulties and what they hope to change. From there he and the person agree how to proceed, focusing on clear, manageable goals and straightforward conversation.
How Client-Centred work fits with online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following what the person brings. In practice this means the counsellor reflects back what is said, asks open questions and keeps the pace set by the client. This approach can help with issues like anxiety, relationship strain and coping with life changes by making space to understand feelings and options.Because the method centres on the person's experience, choosing the right way to work is collaborative. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with the client, and then agree on an approach that feels workable. Finding the best fit is treated as part of the therapy process rather than something fixed at the start.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer less or no video; others choose longer conversations on a single day. The therapist and client can decide together what suits daily routines and communication preferences.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, addictions and trauma and abuse, plus related concerns like self-esteem and anger.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a Client-Centred approach focused on listening and understanding, with conversational sessions that aim to clarify what needs to change.
How much experience does he have?
Paul has 15 years of experience seeing clients, working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns since 2011.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.