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Paul Smith, BACP

Paul Smith offers a calm space for people who are overwhelmed, confused or stuck.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Paul

Paul Smith offers a calm space for people who are overwhelmed, confused or stuck. He listens without judgement and helps people talk through what feels hard. His approach is plain and practical so clients can spot small changes that make a difference.

Paul practises Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions focus on the person in front of him rather than on labels. He aims to build trust and clarity so clients can work out what needs to change.

Background and approach

Many people come for help with anxiety, stress, depression, grief or relationship and family concerns. With 15 years of experience, Paul has supported people through addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and intimacy-related issues. He also works with concerns such as self-esteem, career transition and coping with life changes.

Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems and fatherhood matters. Sessions can be carried out by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines. Paul speaks English and works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally.

He describes his manner as warm and non-judgemental, treating the person as separate from the problem. Paul aims to help clients find practical steps and clearer choices, rather than offering quick fixes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their availability.

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
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

Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Paul names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Client-centred care delivered online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects what is said and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want to understand themselves better and make practical changes in areas like relationships, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Paul's experience also covers talking through trauma-related issues and grief in a paced way. The emphasis is on building trust, helping people feel heard, and working at a speed that feels manageable. Deciding which method to use is part of the work together; the therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client's needs and goals.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth permits, phone sessions can be simpler if camera use is difficult, live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins or those who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, while giving access to registered or accredited professionals across the United Kingdom and internationally.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

Paul works with a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions and trauma and abuse.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach, offering a warm, non-judgemental space where the conversation follows the client's pace and priorities.

How long has he been practising?

Paul has been working as a counsellor since 2011, giving him around 15 years of experience supporting people with varied difficulties.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP, which is shown as his credential.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Paul also accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model 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.