- Client-Centred Therapy
- Anger and stress
- Relationship support
About Paul
Paul Smith is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 15 years' experience. He works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger and other life challenges. He helps people talk things through so they can see what needs to change and how to move forward.
Paul practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening with interest and responding to what a person says. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the individual's needs. He aims to help people find clarity and greater control over how they respond to difficult situations.
Over the years Paul has supported people with grief, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. He also works with issues such as self-esteem, career strain, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas he mentions include attachment difficulties, codependency, communication problems, and separation or divorce related grief.
Paul describes his work as person centred. He treats the person as separate from the problem and avoids blaming. In practical terms that means helping someone untangle feelings, notice repeated patterns and try different responses in day-to-day life.
Sessions involve open, non-judgemental conversation aimed at understanding what matters to the client. People who want a straightforward way to address anger, relationship conflict or ongoing low mood may find this approach suits them. International clients can be seen in English, and practical arrangements are confirmed when booking.
How his approach adapts to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of sessions. It involves open listening, reflecting what the person says and supporting them to find their own solutions. This approach can help with anger, relationship conflict, stress and low mood by giving a steady space to think aloud and spot repeated patterns.Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the early work. The counsellor will work with the client to decide what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and removing travel time. Online meetings can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or to choose audio-only if video is difficult. Confirm the available session formats with the practice before booking so arrangements match your day-to-day life.
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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, depression, grief, relationship strain and anger among other issues. Additional areas include addiction, trauma and intimacy-related difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy. That means conversations focus on the client's experience and the counsellor listens attentively to help the client find their own solutions.
How long has he been practising?
He has 15 years of experience, having worked with clients since 2011. That experience covers a broad range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. The therapist's practice will provide details when you begin the booking process.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.