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Paul Smith, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 15+ years in practice

Paul Smith offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward.

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About Paul

Paul Smith offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. He keeps sessions simple and human so a worried parent can read and understand what will happen. Paul uses clear listening and gentle questioning to help people find next steps that fit their life.

Paul practises Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. He creates an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship problems and other concerns.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what matters most to the person and on practical ways to bring change. He has worked with people since 2011, bringing 15 years of practice to each session. That background means he is used to supporting people through big life changes, coping struggles, work pressures and recurring patterns such as communication and commitment difficulties.

Paul also offers help with intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem and compassion fatigue. Sessions are aimed at clarity and simple plan-making rather than labels or jargon. Paul responds with warmth and without judgement, while recognising that behaviour and feelings are separate from a person's worth.

He explains ideas plainly and helps people try new ways of thinking and acting between meetings. People can expect steady, respectful support that focuses on their priorities. Paul invites clients to talk through what matters and to work together on practical steps toward feeling more in control and hopeful.

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BACP 173722 December 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

What Paul works with

Everything Paul lists, in their own terms.

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Online support

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening, empathy and respect for the person's own experience. In practice the counsellor offers an accepting, non-judgemental space and mirrors back what they hear so the person can better understand their feelings and make choices. This approach can help with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes.

Paul focuses on clear, ordinary conversation rather than technical language. He helps clients clarify goals and decide which ways of working suit them best. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - the counsellor and client review what helps, adjust the way they work together, and try different strategies until something feels useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for fuller discussion, phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available, live chat suits short check-ins, and messaging is useful for flexible, written exchanges between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady support.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

Paul works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and career concerns.

How would you describe your therapeutic style?

The practice follows Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and supporting people to find their own answers rather than imposing solutions.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

He has been seeing clients since 2011, bringing 15 years of experience to sessions and to helping people work through recurring patterns and life changes.

Where is the counsellor based and what are their credentials?

Paul is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a recorded credential in his profile.

Which languages are supported and can I join from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try counselling?

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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