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Paul Smith, BACP

Paul Smith offers calm, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression or relationship strain.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Paul

Paul Smith offers calm, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression or relationship strain. He aims to make each conversation easy to follow and useful. People who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start often find his way of working straightforward and approachable.

Paul uses a person-centred approach that gives people space to talk without judgement. He listens for what matters most and helps clients find clarity about feelings and patterns.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on the person’s goals and on small steps that make a difference day to day. Paul has been working with adults since 2011 and brings 15 years of experience to sessions. He has supported people through grief, addiction struggles, trauma and issues with intimacy and self-esteem.

He also helps with practical life problems such as career change, burnout and coping with major transitions. Common themes he works with include relationship and family difficulties, anger, communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, and forgiveness. Other areas include autism and Asperger Syndrome, dependent or antisocial personality tendencies, and challenges linked to domestic violence, separation or fatherhood roles.

Sessions are offered in English and Paul works with clients across the United Kingdom and internationally. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. People looking for flexible formats can choose video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text messaging.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	173722	December 2026

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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

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Paul names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How Paul uses person-centred work online

Paul practises person-centred therapy, which centres on empathy and understanding. In this approach the counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person notice their own feelings and choices. It is useful for anxiety, depression, relationship worries and life changes.

The style encourages a steady, respectful pace. Paul focuses on what the person wants to work on and supports them to find clearer options. Together they decide whether the person-centred way is the best fit or whether different techniques should be introduced over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, while phone work can be simpler if someone has limited bandwidth or prefers to be off camera. Live chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins, reflective writing or people who find typing easier than speaking.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Paul works collaboratively to adapt to a person’s needs, goals and preferences. These online options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, handle changes in work or location, and keep sessions consistent across distances.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Paul help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and relationship or family difficulties, among other issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Paul works in a person-centred way that gives people an open, non-judgemental space to talk and reflect. The focus is on listening, understanding and helping people find their own solutions.

What is his professional background?

Paul has 15 years of experience seeing clients, beginning his practice in 2011 and working with a wide range of emotional and relational problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Paul provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies 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.