Paul Gibbs, BACP
Paul Gibbs focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Paul
Paul Gibbs focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and depression. He also helps people coping with life changes, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem. Paul uses a direct, warm style and aims to make sessions simple and practical for worried people.
Paul draws on his own experience of major illness and recovery to inform his work. That personal background gives him a straightforward, empathetic way of talking about fear, loss and rebuilding life.
Background and approach
He keeps language plain and avoids clinical jargon so conversations feel like a real exchange rather than a lecture. His approach is based on client‑centred therapy. That means sessions are shaped around the person in front of him.
Paul listens, reflects what matters to the client, and supports people to find their own answers rather than impose solutions. Paul is a member of the BACP, which is recorded here as his listed credential.
He has three years of counselling experience and works with typical concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar difficulties, and family or parenting stress in an individual setting. Sessions are offered in English and are tailored to what each person needs that week.
Practical goals might include clearer communication, better sleep routines, managing difficult feelings, or coping with life changes such as illness, separation or caregiving pressures. People who choose Paul can expect an approachable counsellor who aims to make steady, realistic progress. He focuses on helping people notice small changes that make day to day life easier and more manageable.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409929 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paul lists
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Online support
Paul’s practice emphasises a plain, supportive style rather than technical jargon. Together with the client he will consider which ways of working fit best for their goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to use longer sessions for deeper issues or shorter check‑ins for practical support.
Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging. Video is useful for face‑to‑face conversation and non‑verbal cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check‑in. Text and chat suit quick updates or people who prefer typing over talking, and they can fit around work or caring responsibilities.
Using different formats makes therapy more flexible and easier to slot into a busy life. Paul will work with clients to choose the mix of formats that best supports steady progress and the goals they set together.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Paul help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and depression, plus addiction, eating and sleeping problems and intimacy concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client‑centred way of working that focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions in a plain, straightforward manner.
What is Paul’s background and experience?
Paul has three years of counselling experience and draws on personal experience of serious illness and recovery to inform his approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently taking international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat, or text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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