About Paul
Paul Phillips is a counsellor who helps people deal with anxiety, stress and difficult life changes. He explains things in plain language and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Paul is based in the United Kingdom and works with people facing issues such as depression, addictions and grieving losses.
He uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. Sessions focus on talking through what matters, spotting unhelpful patterns, and finding small steps that make life easier.
Background and approach
Conversations are collaborative and paced to suit the person's needs. Paul holds an NCPS credential and has six years' experience in counselling. He draws on client-centred listening to build trust and then uses practical tools when those are helpful.
That combination supports people tackling low self-esteem, sleep or eating problems, and mood difficulties. He also works with concerns around relationships, intimacy, parenting and family strain. Paul can support people dealing with anger, addiction, isolation or struggles linked to identity, including LGBT issues.
He pays attention to the personal history that shapes current difficulties. Practical arrangements include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Costs vary with location and the service subscription model used, which can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed then sessions are scheduled according to the therapist's availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Paul uses client-centred therapy to make space for each person's story. This approach focuses on listening closely and helping people articulate their goals and values so change feels owned by them. It often helps when someone needs time to feel understood before trying new strategies.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is also part of his work. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change habits related to mood and addiction. It suits people who want clear steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paul works with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging works well for brief check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options help fit therapy around work, family or other commitments and make regular contact easier to maintain.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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