Paul Smith, BACP

Paul Smith helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or relationship strain. He offers a calm, open space to talk and to begin making small, practical changes. Paul’s approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people find clarity and feel less stuck.

Paul uses a Person Centred Counselling style, which means he listens closely and follows the client’s lead. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him and on understanding how current difficulties affect daily life. He aims to treat each person as separate from their difficulties rather than defining them by a diagnosis.

He has been working with clients since 2011 and brings 15 years of practice experience. People come to him for a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and problems with intimacy. He also supports those dealing with career pressure, anger, low self-esteem and major life changes.

Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, and difficulties linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. He also works with issues related to parenting and fatherhood, divorce and family breakdown, and forgiveness.

Paul is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How Person Centred Counselling works online

Person Centred Counselling places the client at the centre of the work. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is heard and supports the person to find their own solutions. This approach can help with emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain by creating space to understand feelings and priorities.

Because Paul follows the client’s lead, sessions adapt to individual needs rather than imposing a fixed plan. He aims to build a warm, respectful relationship so people feel able to talk about difficult topics and work towards practical changes. Deciding which approach suits best is a collaborative process informed by your goals and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work or family commitments and to have a shorter check-in when needed. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know what to expect.