Paul Linger, BACP
Paul Linger is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and relationship concerns.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Paul
Paul Linger is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, body image and intimacy-related issues. Paul uses a practical, down-to-earth style so conversations stay focused and clear.
Paul has four years of professional experience as a therapist and a longer history working across mental health services. That background includes roles supporting people with autism and additional needs, addiction services, youth work, social care and community mental health settings.
Background and approach
He has also run a independent practice in the UK. Sessions are warm and interactive. Paul aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity while working alongside them to find what helps.
He believes each person brings strengths that can be used to manage challenges and make changes. His approach draws on a mix of methods including cognitive-behavioural ideas, client-centred principles and attachment-based thinking. Paul adjusts sessions to fit each person’s situation and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
In therapy conversations, clients can expect practical ideas alongside space to reflect on emotions and relationships. Paul describes the work as collaborative and focused on clear steps that support daily life and long-term change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386075 | July 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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- 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
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- 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
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paul lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Paul will talk through goals, preferences and how you respond to different ideas, then adapt methods to fit your needs. The work often mixes techniques from more than one approach so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can support short check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions and flexible communication during busy weeks.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Paul help with?
Paul works with many issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting, eating and body image, and career or life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers a warm and interactive style that focuses on practical steps and collaboration. Sessions combine listening with joint problem solving and tailored plans.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Paul has four years of professional experience as a therapist and additional years working in mental health services such as addiction support, autism and youth work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is associated with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Paul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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