About Paul
Paul Phillips offers a calm, straightforward way to talk about hard things. He welcomes people who are coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, struggles with self‑esteem, and LGBT‑related concerns. Paul aims to make first conversations simple and clear so people can decide what help might suit them.
He uses a mix of approaches chosen for each person. That can mean listening in a person‑centred way, looking at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with cognitive behavioural methods, or working through deeper life patterns with psychodynamic ideas.
Background and approach
He also draws on solution‑focused techniques to build practical steps and small wins. Paul has six years' experience in counselling and holds NCPS as a listed credential. He says that experience has given him an understanding of difficult emotions and life events, and that this informs how he responds in sessions.
He aims to be direct but compassionate when helping someone untangle what matters most to them. Sessions are framed as collaborative work. Paul talks through what someone hopes to change and suggests simple tools to try between meetings.
He encourages regular review so approaches can be adjusted as needs evolve. If a person wants to begin, Paul asks them to use the platform's Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to his availability.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paul lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Paul uses therapy approaches online
Client‑centred work focuses on listening and making space for a person's experience, helping them feel heard and clearer about what matters. This approach suits people who need time to name feelings, explore values, and make decisions at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It offers straightforward techniques to spot unhelpful patterns and try short experiments that can reduce anxiety, low mood or disruptive habits.
Psychodynamic ideas help people see repeating life patterns and the roots of painful reactions. This can be useful for anyone wanting to understand long‑standing difficulties that affect relationships or self‑image.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That decision is shared, and plans are reviewed as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as they are not specified here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel, or choose a quieter time to check in. Other practical benefits include using short focused sessions to practise skills between meetings and making ongoing review easier to schedule.
Questions people ask about Paul
What concerns does Paul help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and self‑esteem issues, and also works with concerns such as relationship strain, parenting pressures, eating and sleeping problems.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions combine person‑centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic reflection, plus solution‑focused ideas to set practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
Paul has six years' experience working in counselling roles and describes that time as central to his practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds NCPS as a listed credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients book with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
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 sessions according to his availability.
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