Registration on file

Paul Sadler, BACP

Paul Sadler is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people move beyond difficult feelings.

Book with Paul online

About Paul

Paul Sadler is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people move beyond difficult feelings. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem and depression. Paul aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable so people can take practical steps forward.

He works in a way that encourages honest talk about what is happening now and what has happened before. Sessions look at patterns in relationships, attachment and how past experiences shape current reactions.

Background and approach

Paul pays attention to problems such as abandonment, communication breakdowns and codependency so people feel understood and guided. Paul has three years of professional experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He draws on techniques that have evidence behind them and adapts them to each person’s situation.

People can expect clear conversations about goals and small, doable steps between sessions. Therapy with Paul involves building trust, naming what is hard and trying out new ways of coping. He supports work around issues such as dissociation, control problems, body image and relationship endings.

Paul also addresses concerns that arise when families blend, or when illness such as cancer affects identity and connection. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged to suit different needs. Paul welcomes people who want practical help with feelings, relationships and making changes that last.

Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed

← Browse all counsellors

Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	410076	November 2026

Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.

Check on the BACP register

Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Paul draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building new skills. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then try small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, anxiety and low self-esteem.

Another approach looks at attachment and relational patterns to improve intimacy and communication. It helps people make sense of how past relationships affect present ones and offers practical ways to act differently in close relationships. Both approaches are adaptable for work with trauma and abuse by pacing conversations and using grounding strategies when needed.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences, and then suggest techniques to try. You and the therapist review progress and adjust the plan so it fits your life and what you want to change.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when looking for connection. Phone sessions can be used when video is difficult or to fit a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need ongoing check-ins, or find it easier to reflect in messages. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Paul help with?

He supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment, attachment and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Paul uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way, focusing on listening, identifying patterns and practising practical coping strategies between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

Paul has three years of professional experience working with the range of issues listed in his profile.

Is he registered with any professional body in the UK?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, as shown in his profile.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions across borders in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.