Whatever is going on for you, by talking things through we can find a way for you to move to a more positive place.
I work as a Person Centred Counsellor, which provides for you a safe open non judgemental space to talk about what’s going on for you, find clarity and understanding of what things need to change and how to change them. I have been seeing clients since 2011 helping them with a variety of issues. Some of which have included, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, OCD, self esteem.
I also work with couples to help in relationship issues
I care deeply about people and always approach my clients with a view they are not their issue. I am warm, friendly, non judgmental and passionate about counselling and how it can help.
Additional areas of focus: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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
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BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #173722
Reviews
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My therapy sessions with Paul have been a great relief to me. Paul holds a safe space where he listens with unconditional positive regard where the feeling of care is palpable.
Paul has been a great help in helping me come to terms with 'a lot' as we say and laugh, I appreciate his gentle soul has a lovely personality, it has helped me stay grounded and focused as I navigated through a particularly interesting aspect of a spiritual emergence experience.
I would highly recommend Paul to anyone who is looking for a safe space to share innermost thoughts and feelings in a completely non-judgmental container.
Written on Feb 04, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 2 months
I’ve been talking through some issues with Paul for a couple of months. I’ve been really pleased with his personable manner and his ability to help me see my problems from new perspectives and enable me to get a better handle on some of my less healthy thought patterns and habits. Our conversations always leave me feeling less burdened and more able to deal with the stresses of life. 100% recommend.
Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Paul made me feel extremely comfortable sharing my experience - he is sensitive and encouraging - I recommend him.
Written on Oct 31, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Paul is very understanding and supportive. I feel heard and understood .
Written on Jul 07, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ive had many experiences with therapy but Paul really stands above the rest, he’s insightful, considerate, brave and trusting. I’m very grateful to have met him and to have him as my confident and therapist
Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Paul is patient reasonable thoughtful and empathetic. He has seen me through some fairly hectic and emotionally difficult times. He has given me strategies to deal with my complex emotive difficult issues and time. I am very grateful he listens and is non-judgemental. Excellent person.
Written on Jun 14, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Paul has been amazing from the first minute of working with him. He listens, understands and supports me really well. I go through this without him!
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Paul so far has been fantastic. I strongly recommend
Written on May 22, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I needed some structured and constructive support in working through some transitional issues and change, as well as some deep and embedded trauma. Paul has been extremely helpful, kind and open whilst being appropriately challenging and constructive. I have always felt listened to and left every session with a some kind of lesson, feeling lighter. I would highly recommend Paul to those who need both emotional support and more practical and constructive help!
Written on Apr 18, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Paul listens and considers the situation to offer the right support
Written on Jan 01, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Paul is compassionate, non-judgemental, clear and professional. He helps you understand what is best for yourself by asking the right questions. I feel very comfortable talking to Paul, he is very personable. Highly recommend.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Paul is a great guy and fantastic therapist. He listens intently, aims to deeply understand the person he is speaking with, and uses what he learns to help you notice things you might have missed.
I recommend Paul and think that you'll be glad you chose him as your therapist.
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression
Paul is kind, supportive and non judgmental.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Paul is a wonderful therapist. He makes me reflect on what is true. He makes me look inside myself for the things that I have been ignoring or avoiding. I feel a very good connection with him which is important to me. I would highly recommend him. He's not like your average therapist who will hmm and ahh at you. You can actually feel his active listening and presence right there with you. I'd give him a 10/10. Don't hesitate to start your journey with him. Also if you want to stay stuck then he's likely NOT the therapist for you.
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I have been seeing Paul now for 6 months and in this time I have felt much better in myself. Paul always responds to me in a timely manner when I need him and during our sessions, he listens intently allowing me a safe space to express myself.
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I was nervous and not sure about how therapy would work for me but Paul is very easy to talk to which put me at ease straight away, he understands everything I am feeling and thinking and allows me to voice these in a safe space, after only a couple of sessions I really felt I'd come out of a fog and could think clearly and put into place things to help me proceed, I would recommend Paul to anyone and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to speak with him as I feel I may not have progressed in the same way.
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
So awesome. Feels like talking to a friend
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
In the short few sessions I have had Paul had helped me immensely. I feel he understands how to help me and I’m making progress with my mental health for the first time in my life
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Paul Smith is someone to be respected and loved. All ways open, warm harted and there to help.
Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Paul is a very caring, considerate listener. He knows when to challenge, but is adept at helping you understand how your own life affects you.
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I have had sessions with Paul for 4 weeks, and during this time he has been very helpful in enabling me to express and explore.
He is a great listener and he asked questions that allowed me to think about the topic at hand in helpful directions.
Overall I am very happy with my experience with him and I definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking to improve their mental health.
Thanks Paul!
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
He is understanding, considerate, empathetic, insightful, helpful, humane, wise, and has a good sense of humour while still taking things seriously. Speaking with Paul helps a lot, you feel like he's in your corner.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ive worked with Paul for the last three weeks and I've really enjoyed the session. I've worked through alot of issues.
My sessions with Paul felt safe and I felt I could really open up to him.
Thanks Paul!
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Great overall experience with Paul Smith.
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
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