About Paul
Paul Gibbs is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and depression. He also supports those dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, issues around intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem and career concerns.
Paul lists LGBT among his areas of focus and works with people from a variety of backgrounds who are seeking clearer thinking and steadier coping. Paul trained and holds BACP accreditation, which he uses to guide an approachable, person-focused way of working.
Background and approach
He describes his practice as down-to-earth and supportive. Sessions centre on listening carefully, reflecting what is heard, and helping people find the next practical step. His own life experience, including serious health challenges, shaped his outlook and informs how he relates to suffering and recovery.
That history contributes to a calm, compassionate presence rather than a clinical distance. Paul primarily uses client-centred therapy. In sessions he offers space for people to talk through difficult feelings at their own pace and to make sense of what’s happening in their lives.
He encourages personal choice and works with each person’s values and goals. With three years of counselling experience, Paul aims to help people build resilience and clearer thinking. He will listen without judgement and support realistic steps towards change.
If someone wants to start, they can follow the site process to match with him and book an initial appointment.
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Paul is listed here; the rest shows what else Paul works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- 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
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paul lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred approaches work online
Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and reflects back what they hear. This approach helps people who are working through grief, low self-esteem, relationship questions and general life stress to feel heard and to decide what matters most to them.Paul’s practice emphasises a collaborative process. He will work with each person to find the approach that fits their needs and goals, and will adjust how sessions run based on what the person prefers. Deciding together which methods and pace suit you is part of the early sessions.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family commitments, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to sustain progress when life is busy, and this can support steady work on issues such as anxiety, coping with change and relationship concerns.
Questions people ask about Paul
What kinds of problems does Paul focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include addictions, trauma, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping issues, self-esteem and career matters.
How would you describe his way of working?
He uses a client-centred approach that prioritises listening and reflection. Sessions aim to help people make their own choices and take practical steps that suit them.
What is his professional background?
Paul has three years of counselling experience. His personal experience of serious illness has also influenced how he supports people through difficult times.
What credentials and region are listed?
Paul holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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