About Paul
Paul Woodhouse is a counsellor who focuses on helping people find clearer direction and more resilience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, LGBT-related issues, grief and intimacy difficulties. Paul also supports people dealing with career questions, low self-esteem and ADHD-related challenges.
He uses a practical, down-to-earth style and encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions often look at everyday routines and habits, and how small changes can make life feel more manageable.
Background and approach
Paul also draws on his background as a personal trainer to link physical activity with mental wellbeing. Paul practises a mix of approaches that aim to put the client at the centre of the work. He uses client-centred methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of him.
Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, and to try alternative responses. He also brings elements of motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to encourage change and set practical goals. For people processing trauma or difficult past events he offers trauma-aware approaches to help make sense of what happened and reduce its impact on daily life.
Paul has ten years of experience and is a BACP member. He works from the United Kingdom and runs an assessment to explore needs, aims and how counselling might fit into someone’s life. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Coping with life changes
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
Approaches Paul lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online counselling
Client-centred therapy is about following what matters to the person in the room and making their priorities the focus of each session. It helps with feeling understood, building trust, and guiding decisions about what to work on next.Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.
Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change but feel stuck. It focuses on drawing out personal reasons for change and boosting motivation in a non-judgemental way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that fit the client’s needs. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work and family life, fewer travel requirements and the ability to continue work from different locations. The original profile does not state which online formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping steady contact and maintaining momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Paul
What kinds of problems does Paul help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD and LGBT-related matters.
What style of therapy is used in sessions?
The approach is practical and client-centred, combining cognitive behavioural ideas, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try new behaviours.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Paul brings ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life-change issues.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Paul is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Paul accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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