Paul Gibbs, BACP
Paul Gibbs is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and low mood.
About Paul
Paul Gibbs is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and low mood. He also offers support for addictions, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting strain, and life changes. Paul works from a place of empathy and simple, practical listening to help people find steadier footing.
Paul uses a client-centred approach that puts the person's experience at the heart of each session. He aims to create an open space where someone can talk honestly about loss, illness, low self-esteem or painful past events.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what the person needs in the moment rather than on complex jargon or rigid exercises. Paul trained and practices with a grounding in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He brings three years of professional counselling experience to his work.
Those years sit alongside a personal journey that included surviving cancer and major surgery, which influences his compassionate style. In sessions Paul listens for patterns such as attachment or abandonment worries, communication or control issues, and problems linked to chronic illness and caregiving stress. He can help people talk through difficult milestones like separation, bereavement or career uncertainty.
Conversations are straightforward and paced to the person's comfort. Paul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose the way that fits their life. He works from the United Kingdom and meets people in English only.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409929 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Ways of working Paul names
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Client-centred support online and by phone
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's own views and choices at the centre of work. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the pace the person sets, which can help with issues like low self-esteem, grief, relationship worries and life transitions.Paul pairs that client-led work with practical conversation about everyday problems. He helps people name patterns such as attachment or abandonment worries, communication problems, or stress tied to chronic illness and caregiving. This approach suits people who want to be heard and helped to find their own solutions rather than given fixed advice.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paul works with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the way they work together if something isn’t fitting.
Online therapy here is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit short breaks, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging can be used for ongoing thoughts between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people juggling work, family or health challenges while still receiving consistent support.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Paul help with?
He supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and adjustment to life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Paul uses a client-centred style that prioritises listening and the person's experience. He focuses on practical conversation and helping people find clarity without clinical jargon.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Paul has three years of professional counselling experience and personal experience of serious illness and major surgery, which shapes his empathetic approach.
Where is Paul based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and lists membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Paul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does charging and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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