Paul Gibbs, BACP

Paul Gibbs welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, or big life changes. He also supports those struggling with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder and a range of related worries. Paul introduces himself warmly and aims to make it easy to bring difficult topics into the room.

Paul trained as a counsellor and holds a BACP credential, which appears on his profile as BACP. He draws on his own experience of serious illness and major surgery to offer a grounded, empathetic perspective. He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can find their own answers.

In sessions he tends to follow the person’s lead, offering space to talk and attentive listening rather than directing the conversation. Practical steps and clearer choices are included when they feel useful. He often helps people untangle patterns around attachment, abandonment and communication that affect daily life.

Paul aims to be straightforward and relatable. He speaks in plain terms and encourages honest conversation about hopes and setbacks. His work includes helping people cope with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns and the emotional work of separation and loss.

If you want to start, you use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard. The therapist offers non-judgemental listening and reflects back what the person says to help them clarify feelings and choices. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, relationship worries and life changes where feeling understood helps people move forward.

Paul’s experience of illness and recovery informs his empathic stance and makes him inclined to follow the client’s pace. Finding the right way of working is part of the process and he will collaborate with each person to decide what helps most. That means discussing goals, preferences and comfortable ways to meet, and changing the plan if needed.

Session practicalities should be confirmed before booking because the original biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings, reduce data needs or avoid being on camera if they prefer. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule so you can pick what suits your routine and goals.