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Paul Cleland, BACP

Paul Cleland is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a calm, practical way to tackle stress, anxiety and low self-esteem.

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About Paul

Paul Cleland is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a calm, practical way to tackle stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. He writes simply and directly with people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. He aims to help clients notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to make changes that matter.

Paul draws on ten years of experience to work with depression, relationship strain, grief, anger and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

He also focuses on compassion fatigue, isolation and feelings of guilt or shame. He describes self-love and forgiveness as important parts of recovery. His approach combines attention to bodily experience with talk-based inquiry.

Somatic techniques are used to help clients notice where emotion is held in the body. Internal Family Systems work helps name different inner parts and how they interact. Sessions are practical and paced to each person.

Paul encourages small experiments between meetings and teaches ways to manage strong feelings in the moment. He aims to make tools feel useful in day-to-day life rather than only in the therapy room. Clients can expect a collaborative tone.

Paul helps people set clear, manageable goals and checks progress as therapy continues. He is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works with people in English. For anyone uncertain about starting, Paul emphasises that seeking help is a brave first step and that change often begins with noticing one small difference.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	158533	February 2027

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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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Ways of working Paul names

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How somatic and parts work translate to online therapy

Paul uses Somatic Therapy to help people notice bodily sensations linked to emotion and tension. In practice this means gentle tracking of breath, posture and felt experience so uncomfortable feelings can be named and eased. This approach can help with anxiety, stress and compassion fatigue.

He also uses Internal Family Systems to help people identify different inner parts - for example a critical part or a frightened part - and to develop kinder relationships between them. Naming these parts often reduces shame and makes decision-making clearer.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Paul will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and then adapt somatic work or parts work as appropriate. He aims to find the methods that feel most helpful rather than imposing one way of working.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow visual contact for body awareness work, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat formats work well for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel while keeping the therapeutic focus on real-life changes and practical tools.

Frequently asked

What issues does Paul specialise in?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and also works with grief, anger and coping with major life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Paul uses a gentle, practical style that combines body-focused techniques and talk-based inquiry to help people notice and shift emotional patterns.

What is his professional experience?

He has ten years of professional experience working with emotional and psychological concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Paul is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or locations?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.