Paul Cleland, BACP
Paul Cleland is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
About Paul
Paul Cleland is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He speaks plainly and offers steady support while clients work through difficult feelings. Paul invites people to notice their strengths and to try small, practical steps towards change.
He uses both body-focused and talk-based methods to find what gets in the way of feeling better. Somatic techniques help spot where emotion shows up in the body.
Background and approach
Internal Family Systems helps name the different parts of a person’s inner life to reduce conflict and self-criticism. Paul draws on ten years of experience with clients who struggle with relationship stress, grief, anger and major life changes. He also pays attention to compassion fatigue, guilt and shame, isolation and the challenge of learning self-love.
He aims to make therapy feel clear and straightforward rather than overwhelming. Sessions typically involve gentle inquiry, noticing bodily sensations, and practical steps to test new ways of coping. He encourages people to go at a pace that feels manageable.
The focus is on real day-to-day changes, not just ideas. Paul works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. He accepts international clients and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 158533 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-love
Approaches Paul lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also draws on Internal Family Systems to map the different parts inside a person - for example a critic, a protector or a frightened part - and to reduce internal conflict. This approach helps people understand why they react in certain ways and to build gentler ways of relating to themselves.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Paul will listen to a person’s story and try methods that fit their needs and goals. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls suit deeper conversational work and somatic noticing, while phone sessions can be simpler if bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, journalling between sessions or fitting therapy around a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity and to try approaches in the settings where daily life happens.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Paul focus on?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, anger and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include compassion fatigue, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and building self-love.
What is Paul’s style of therapy?
Sessions combine calm enquiry with body-awareness work and parts-focused exploration. The approach is practical and paced to suit the individual.
How long has he been practising?
Paul has ten years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP as credential details and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Paul accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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