Paul Smith
Person-centred counsellor offering steady support
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About Paul
Paul Smith welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. He presents a calm, straightforward presence and offers space to talk through whatever is causing distress. Paul is listed with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he brings 15 years of experience to his work.
Paul practises Client-Centred Therapy, sometimes called person-centred counselling. Sessions focus on the person and their immediate experience rather than on labels.
Background and approach
He concentrates on helping people understand what needs to change and on practical steps they might try between meetings. Clients come for many reasons including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
Additional areas of focus include abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, codependency, communication problems and fatherhood issues among others. Paul aims to be warm, non-judgemental and straightforward in sessions. He tends to listen closely and reflect back what he hears so people can find clarity about their next steps.
His approach is to treat the person as distinct from their difficulties and to work together on realistic changes. People choosing Paul can expect short, clear conversations that build understanding and practical direction. To begin, clients follow the site's process to match with him and arrange a time to meet.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 15
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 173722
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Paul's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Paul lists
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How Paul works online
Paul's person-centred approach puts the client's priorities first. Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process - the therapist and client explore what helps, adjust as needed, and agree practical steps together. That shared decision-making helps tailor support to the client's goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online therapy make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, let sessions take place from wherever a person is located, and make short check-ins or regular appointments easier to schedule. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to keep therapy accessible while focusing on what each person needs.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Paul help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns, among other issues listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practises Client-Centred Therapy, offering a listening, person-focused approach that helps clients find clarity and identify changes they want to make.
How long has he been practising?
Paul has been seeing clients since 2011, giving him about 15 years of experience in counselling.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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