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Paul Woodhouse, BACP

Paul Woodhouse is a counsellor who helps people who are struggling to move forward.

About Paul

Paul Woodhouse is a counsellor who helps people who are struggling to move forward. He concentrates on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship worries and LGBT-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, low self-esteem and career or intimacy-related issues.

He takes a practical, steady approach. He encourages clients to build healthier habits and let go of beliefs that hold them back. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful core beliefs and replace them with workable strategies.

Background and approach

He combines talking and practical steps to help people feel more able to cope. Paul has around ten years of experience working with a range of concerns. He brings together conversations about thoughts and feelings with goal-focused techniques to boost motivation.

This includes helping clients set manageable goals and track small changes over time. Paul also works as a personal trainer, so he often links physical activity with mental wellbeing. He uses that experience to suggest simple routines that support emotional recovery and confidence.

Many clients find combining movement with therapeutic work helps restore energy and focus. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. He invites an assessment conversation to clarify what someone wants from counselling and to agree the next steps.

People seeking help are guided through practical changes rather than told what to do.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	375493	July 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

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How Paul uses practical approaches online

Paul uses client-centred work to create a supportive space where people lead the conversation and set the pace. This approach focuses on listening, understanding each person's experience and helping them find their own solutions; it can be helpful for stress, low self-esteem and relationship worries.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, practical experiments to change them, which can ease anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Paul will discuss goals, try different ideas and adjust methods based on what is helpful. The focus is on collaboration so techniques match each person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text messages. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, and messaging suits quick check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and busy family life while keeping the work consistent and goal-oriented.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Paul help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, LGBT-related issues, grief, trauma, self-esteem, career worries, intimacy issues and ADHD-related challenges.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centred approach and combines it with cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused steps to set goals and track progress.

How much experience does he have?

He has around ten years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

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

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Costs vary 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 selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule an assessment based on the therapist's availability.