Paul Woodhouse, BACP

Paul Woodhouse is a counsellor who helps people who are finding life hard to manage. He works with clients who are feeling stressed, anxious, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or coping with addiction. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, questions about sexual identity, grief, intimacy worries, low self-esteem, career pressures and ADHD-related difficulties.

Paul believes making steady, small changes leads to lasting improvement. He encourages practical steps and clearer daily habits to rebuild mental resilience. Sessions focus on understanding current behaviours and the core beliefs that keep those behaviours in place.

His background blends talking therapy with practical coaching. Paul uses approaches that aim to boost motivation and shift unhelpful thinking. He also draws on solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and measure progress.

Outside therapy work, Paul supports clients through physical training as a personal trainer, linking movement and routine to mood and confidence. He often encourages clients to try simple lifestyle adjustments alongside talk work.

Paul has 10 years of experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP. He works from the United Kingdom and runs assessment sessions to clarify what a person needs from counselling. To begin, clients are invited to complete an initial matching step and schedule an appointment.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy is grounded in listening and supporting the person’s own goals. It involves a non-directive stance where the counsellor helps clients uncover what matters to them and clarifies next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. It can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete goals and what can be changed now, which suits people who want clear short-term progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Paul will discuss different ways of working and help the client and therapist agree what to try first. The plan can be adjusted as progress is made so the focus stays useful and relevant to the person’s goals.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow follow-up conversations between in-person meetings. It also lets people try shorter check-ins or conversational sessions when that better suits their daily routine.