Paul Gibbs

Paul Gibbs is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and relationship strain. He also supports people facing grief, depression, addictions and major life changes. He writes in a direct, encouraging way and aims to create a calm space to talk things through.

Paul trained as a counsellor and holds BACP accreditation, which he uses as part of his practice in the United Kingdom. He keeps sessions straightforward and centred on the person in front of him. Conversations focus on what matters now and on small steps that can make day-to-day life easier.

Paul draws on his own experience of illness and recovery when supporting people through big shocks and health concerns. That lived perspective often helps him relate to feelings of loss, fear and low confidence without judgement. He aims to be practical and steady rather than highly technical in his style.

His main clinical approach is Client-Centred Therapy, which places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. In practice that means listening carefully, reflecting what’s said, and working at the client’s pace to uncover helpful ways forward. Paul invites people to set the agenda and works with them to clarify goals.

Sessions typically look like a conversational meeting where emotions and practical problems are addressed together. Paul emphasises rebuilding confidence, improving communication, and finding coping strategies for daily life. He encourages gentle, realistic progress rather than quick fixes.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s lead. In practice this means the counsellor reflects feelings, asks gentle questions and helps clients find their own answers. It is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and anger because it centres the person’s lived experience.

Paul’s style is collaborative; he will work with each person to find the right approach. That may mean trying different ways of talking, pacing sessions more slowly, or focusing on practical coping strategies. Deciding what fits best is part of the therapeutic process and will be guided by the client’s needs, goals and preferences.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help when quieter surroundings or reduced screen time are preferable. Registered or accredited professionals can offer continuity of care this way while helping clients build coping skills that transfer into everyday life.