Paul Gledhill, BACP
Paul Gledhill is a counsellor who uses Psychodynamic Therapy to help people make sense of recurring problems.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +8 more
About Paul
Paul Gledhill is a counsellor who uses Psychodynamic Therapy to help people make sense of recurring problems. He writes plainly and listens without judgement, aiming to uncover patterns that keep causing distress. Paul presents himself in a direct, down-to-earth way so conversations stay focused and practical.
He holds a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and has six years of clinical experience. His work looks beneath surface symptoms to the feelings and relationships that shape how someone reacts.
Background and approach
That approach can bring memories, emotions and behaviour patterns into view so they can be understood and changed. Paul has worked with people from many backgrounds and began working with military and emergency services clients in 2019. He is also completing a research doctorate about how therapy works with military personnel and veterans.
His research informs his clinical thinking and keeps his practice grounded in current questions about therapy. In sessions he aims to identify repeating themes - for example around trust, control or attachment - and then talk through what those themes mean now. He offers space to consider past events alongside current pressures such as work, relationships and life change.
The goal is to help people find clearer choices in how they respond. Paul practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. He is registered with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings a practical, thoughtful approach to each conversation.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410279 | September 2026 |
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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paul lists
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Online support
Because Paul uses a psychodynamic frame, the first sessions focus on building a clear picture together. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist and client discuss goals, preferences and how deep to go. They will adapt the pace and focus to what feels most useful for the person seeking help.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for a face-to-face style conversation, phone can fit a break at work or be easier if bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging works for brief check-ins or when writing helps someone reflect. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around daily life and different schedules.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Paul focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses Psychodynamic Therapy, looking at recurring themes and feelings to help people understand why patterns repeat and how to change them.
What is his clinical background?
Paul has six years of clinical experience and holds a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy; he is also undertaking a research doctorate on therapy with military personnel and veterans.
Where is Paul based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Paul?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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