Counsellor profile
Paul Smith, BACP
United Kingdom
Person-centred counsellor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 173722
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Communication problems
- Stress and anxiety
About Paul
Paul Smith is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 15 years of practice. He welcomes adults who want to address stress, anxiety, anger, depression and relationship strain. He also supports people coping with grief, addictions, career pressures and major life changes.
Paul uses a person-centred approach, often called Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and helping clients find their own solutions. Sessions are conversational and aimed at clarifying what needs to change and how to make those changes. He tends to keep things straightforward and practical in session.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns since 2011, including intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, communication problems and compassion fatigue. He also offers support around family problems, fatherhood issues, divorce and separation, and forgiveness. His background includes helping people manage the effects of trauma and abuse and supporting those affected by domestic violence.
Paul describes his role as helping people separate themselves from the issues they face. In practice that means listening without judgement, reflecting back what he hears and helping clients explore options. The emphasis is on talking through problems until clarity grows and actions become clearer.
Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. Paul often works on communication techniques, ways to reduce ongoing tension and steps to rebuild trust in relationships. He also helps people develop strategies for coping with overwhelming feelings and day-to-day stressors.
He offers counselling in English and accepts international clients. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what the client says. It helps people who feel stuck, angry, anxious or overwhelmed by allowing them to talk things through and find clearer next steps. This approach suits issues such as relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and anger that builds up over time.Finding the right way to work is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what feels most helpful based on the person’s goals and preferences. That may mean adjusting the pace, focusing on communication skills or prioritising immediate coping strategies for high-tension moments.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to have regular appointments during periods of busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps for managing anger and stress.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, plus grief and addictions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises Client-Centered Therapy, which means listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions through conversation.
How long has he been practising?
He has been seeing clients since 2011, giving him 15 years of experience.
Where is he based and what is his credential?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions booked and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.