Paul Woodhouse, BACP
Paul Woodhouse offers straightforward, practical counselling when life feels heavy and change feels hard.
About Paul
Paul Woodhouse offers straightforward, practical counselling when life feels heavy and change feels hard. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, stuck in addictive patterns, or struggling with self-esteem and intimacy. Paul also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, LGBT-related concerns, career questions and the ups and downs of relationships.
Paul uses clear, goal-focused work to help people make small changes that add up. He draws on client-centred approaches to listen carefully and on cognitive behavioural methods to spot unhelpful thinking.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help people find motivation and build simple steps forward. Clients can expect a calm, direct style and practical strategies to try between sessions. Paul also links physical training and movement to mental wellbeing, and sometimes suggests lifestyle changes that support therapy work.
He believes steady effort creates meaningful change over time. He has ten years of experience and is a BACP member, which indicates professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Paul offers sessions in English and works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting. That initial conversation focuses on what each person wants and the steps that feel doable right now.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 375493 | July 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
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Coping with life changes
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
Approaches Paul lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. Paul will discuss goals, personal preferences and practical constraints and then try methods that fit the person’s needs. If something doesn’t feel right, the plan can be adjusted so the work stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video is good for a near face-to-face conversation, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and messaging suits people who prefer writing or need brief, ongoing support. These options allow therapy to fit around work, family and travel commitments while keeping focus on tangible progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Paul commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and LGBT-related issues among other concerns such as self-esteem, career questions and ADHD.
What style of therapy will I experience?
The approach is conversational and practical, mixing client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to set achievable goals.
How much experience does Paul have?
Paul has ten years of professional experience working in counselling and related support roles.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is a member of the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Paul meets people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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