- Person-centred approach
- Practical and direct
- Focus on life change
About Paul
Paul Gibbs is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports people facing grief, addictions, trauma and a wide range of life changes. Paul works with issues including self-esteem, anger, career concerns and intimacy-related worries, and he lists Money and financial issues among his areas of focus.
Paul trained to become a counsellor and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He draws on his own life experience, including recovery from serious illness, to bring empathy and practical perspective to sessions. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk honestly about what matters to them.
His style is straightforward and person-centred. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and building small steps forward. Paul prefers to keep language plain and direct so people can make sense of their feelings and choices without jargon.
In practical terms he works alongside people to identify what they want to change and then tries out approaches that fit their life. That might mean learning ways to manage anxiety, looking at relationship patterns, or finding ways to cope with a medical diagnosis or chronic condition. Paul balances emotional support with problem-focused discussion so people leave with clearer next steps.
Paul offers counselling in English from the United Kingdom. He has three years of professional experience and is available through the site's usual booking process. If you want a counsellor who combines lived experience with a person-centred approach, he may be a good match.
How Paul’s Person-Centred Approach Works Online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and helps the person find their own understanding and direction. This approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, grief, relationship worries and coping with life changes.Paul’s lived experience of serious illness informs his style, bringing warmth and plain speech to sessions. He aims to work collaboratively, helping people clarify goals and choosing ways of working that suit their situation and preferences.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will check in about what is and isn’t helping, and adapt the way they work to match the person’s needs and timetable. That partnership helps shape whether conversations are brief problem-focused checks or deeper exploratory sessions.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online counselling can make sessions easier to fit around work, medical appointments or caregiving by reducing travel time and allowing flexible scheduling. It can also make some conversations easier to manage with shorter check-ins or different ways of communicating, depending on what the person needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paul help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, and lists Money and financial issues among his focus areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Paul uses a client-centred approach that prioritises listening and reflection, with practical discussion to help people try small changes.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of experience and draws on personal experiences of serious illness to inform his work and empathy.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English within the UK practice.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.