Paul Gledhill, BACP

Paul Gledhill uses a psychodynamic approach to help people understand the deeper patterns behind their problems. He is friendly, down to earth and direct. He focuses on helping people rather than judging them and keeps language plain in sessions.

Paul holds a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and has six years of clinical experience. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He is also completing further research into how therapy works for certain client groups.

In sessions he aims to uncover recurring patterns, early relationships and unconscious factors that influence current feelings and behaviour. That might mean talking about past events, reactions in the present, or recurring themes that pop up again and again.

Therapy often mixes open conversation with focused reflection. Paul helps people name difficult feelings, notice repeating cycles and try small changes that might feel more manageable. He uses straightforward language so people can make sense of what comes up.

People come with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, issues around intimacy, addiction concerns, work or career pressure, and other life changes. Paul works with those topics by looking beneath the surface as well as addressing what is happening now.

Psychodynamic work adapted for online settings

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on how past relationships and repeated patterns affect feelings and behaviour today. It involves reflective conversation that uncovers recurring themes, which can help with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem.

Paul describes his work as direct and down to earth; online sessions can use the same reflective, making-sense approach as face-to-face work. The therapist will work with the client to decide how the sessions should go, checking what feels most helpful and adapting the pace and focus to the person's needs and goals.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily around work and family life, reducing travel time and making it simpler to keep regular appointments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when time is tight, or sessions without video if that feels easier. Because the available session formats are not specified in the biography, please confirm current options before booking so the arrangement matches everyday routines and needs.