Paul Gibbs , BACP

Paul Gibbs is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief and depression. He also supports those dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and life changes such as separation or career shifts. Paul is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Paul speaks plainly in sessions and aims to build a steady, non-judgemental space. He uses a client-centred approach that puts the person's experience at the heart of the conversation. Sessions focus on what matters now and practical steps the person can try between meetings.

His own experiences with serious illness have shaped his outlook. Those events gave him a stronger sense of compassion and an appreciation for resilience. He draws on that perspective when helping people cope with loss, chronic health concerns, caregiver stress and big life transitions.

Paul offers a calm listening style and encourages people to set realistic goals for change. He supports work on attachment and abandonment issues, body image, communication and commitment worries. He also works with people facing addiction, domestic violence effects and complex emotional states such as emptiness or anger.

Sessions can be scheduled using the platform's matching and booking tools. Consultations include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their day and energy levels.

How client-centred work translates online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience first and focuses on understanding feelings rather than giving advice. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects what they hear, and helps the person make sense of their own thoughts and feelings. This approach is often helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship struggles, grief and coping with life changes.

Paul uses this way of working to prioritise what each person needs. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process - he will help identify which methods feel most useful based on your goals and preferences. Together you'll review progress and adapt the way you work as things change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people work face to face when they prefer visual contact. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging allow more frequent, lower-intensity contact and can fit around busy days. These options help people access support from home, work or elsewhere without travel.