Paul Prescott, BACP
Paul Prescott is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
About Paul
Paul Prescott is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He helps people manage grief, trauma, addiction and self-esteem struggles. He also supports those coping with life changes, parenting pressures, sleeping problems and compassion fatigue.
With seven years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Paul describes his work as collaborative and person-centred.
Background and approach
He aims to build an open, non-judgmental therapeutic alliance so people can talk honestly about what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical coping and clearer ways to make choices that fit each person’s values. Paul uses a blend of approaches tailored to the individual.
He draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviour. He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and emotional connection. Conversations are guided by the client’s worldview and goals.
Paul places emphasis on creating a genuine, authentic space where people can explore meaning, purpose and personal growth. He encourages small experiments between sessions to test new ways of relating and coping. People often contact him when they feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward after loss or conflict.
He supports LGBT clients and those with specific concerns such as ADHD, body image, intimacy and certain personality-related issues. International clients may be seen and sessions are offered in English.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 382437 | 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
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Paul names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, and then take small steps that line up with what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying practical experiments to change patterns of behaviour and mood, which often suits stress, sleeping problems and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people build healthier ways of relating and feeling safe in connections.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest options. Choices are made together, and the plan can change as progress is reviewed over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for a fuller conversational experience, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, and messaging can suit people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family or travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical tools and emotional support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
Paul works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, self-esteem and parenting pressures.
How would he approach my issue in therapy?
He uses a collaborative, person-centred style and mixes straightforward techniques to change thoughts and behaviours with approaches that explore relationship patterns and emotional connection.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with adults across a broad range of concerns and life changes.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and practical needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
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