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Paul Woodhouse, BACP

Paul Woodhouse is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or major life changes.

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About Paul

Paul Woodhouse is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or major life changes. He offers straightforward, practical support for relationship and intimacy worries, grief, low self-esteem and career concerns. Paul also works with LGBT issues, ADHD and trauma and abuse-related difficulties.

He uses a conversational, goal-focused style. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and build small, repeatable habits that improve day-to-day coping. He encourages people to notice how core beliefs shape behaviour and to test new ways of thinking and acting.

Background and approach

Paul draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. That means using client-centred listening to understand your priorities, cognitive behavioural techniques to shift thinking, and trauma-focused ideas when past events are getting in the way. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps help with change and keeping momentum.

Outside therapy, Paul works as a personal trainer and blends physical activity with mental health work when clients want that element. He emphasises consistency and realistic goals rather than big, sudden changes. Many people find the combination of behavioural strategies and reflective work helpful for both motivation and mood.

He has ten years of experience and holds BACP accreditation, and he practices from the United Kingdom. Paul offers online sessions in English for people both in the UK and internationally. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	375493	July 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

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How Paul blends practical approaches online

Paul commonly uses trauma-focused therapy to help when past events continue to cause distress; this approach looks at how specific experiences affect current feelings and reactions and then works on ways to reduce that impact. He also uses client-centred therapy which prioritises listening and understanding your goals so sessions reflect what matters most to you. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and is helpful for anxiety, mood and habit changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Paul will talk through your concerns and preferences, then suggest methods to try. That process is collaborative and can change over time as progress and goals become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video suits in-depth conversations and visual connection, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching style support or when a written record of ideas helps you reflect. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, travel or busy family routines and let you pick what feels most helpful for each step of change.

Frequently asked

What issues does Paul commonly address

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, career pressures, ADHD and trauma and abuse.

How would you describe his therapeutic style

Paul uses a client-centred approach with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing to support change and coping.

What is his professional background

Paul has ten years of experience working in counselling and related roles, and he also works as a personal trainer so he often links physical activity with mental health work.

What credentials and region are listed

He holds BACP accreditation and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he use

Paul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does payment and cost work

Cost varies with location and the therapist subscription model; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.