Paul Prescott , BACP

Paul Prescott is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports those facing grief, trauma and life changes. Paul works with people concerned about self-esteem, addiction, sleeping difficulties and anger. He is comfortable talking about LGBT issues, parenting concerns and ADHD-related struggles. Paul holds BACP registration and works from the United Kingdom.

Paul aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them. He describes his work as collaborative and person-centred, meeting people where they are. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon or lengthy theory.

His approach draws on a range of therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas. He uses client-centred and emotionally-focused techniques when helpful. That mix allows him to adapt to each person's needs and goals.

Over seven years Paul has helped people navigate bereavement, betrayal, separation and the stress of major life shifts. He also supports those dealing with domestic violence, body image and complex relationship patterns such as avoidant or dependent styles. Practical coping skills and attention to underlying attachment patterns are common themes in his work.

Paul encourages small, achievable changes first. He helps people notice what matters to them and make choices that reflect their values. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and he aims to make that step easier and clearer.

How Paul’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with values that matter to them. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviours and trying small experiments to change them; it often helps with stress, sleeping problems and anxious thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with intimacy difficulties, communication problems and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is a process Paul shares with each person. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time. The work is collaborative so people help shape the direction of sessions as they learn what fits best.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller exchange is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a calmer check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates, quick coping tips or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and family life while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.