Paul Woodhouse, BACP

10 years in practice

Paul Woodhouse is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship struggles.

License and registration

BACP: 375493 · expires July 2026
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Paul

Paul Woodhouse is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship struggles. He works with people dealing with grief, intimacy problems, self-esteem or career questions and can also support those exploring LGBT or ADHD-related concerns. He aims to help people feel more confident and able to move forward.

Paul draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. He uses Existential therapy to look at meaning and life choices.

Background and approach

He applies Client-Centred ideas to create a non-judgemental space and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used when behavioural change and practical steps are the goal. He describes therapy as a steady process of building new habits and letting go of unhelpful beliefs.

Sessions focus on practical strategies alongside time for reflection. Paul also brings experience from working as a personal trainer, and he often links physical activity with mental wellbeing. Paul has around 10 years of professional experience and holds BACP as his listed credential.

He works with people who want clear, doable tools as well as space to think about deeper life questions. His style is direct but supportive, encouraging consistency and small changes that add up. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that suit their schedule.

He offers a blend of short-term practical work and longer conversations about personal values and life direction.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Paul names

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Online support

How Paul’s approaches work online

Existential therapy asks questions about meaning, direction and the choices people make. Online sessions can use these conversations to help someone clarify values, face life changes and decide on steps that feel authentic.

Client-Centred therapy focuses on listening and acceptance. The therapist offers a calm, non-judgemental space so people can talk freely and find their own answers, whether that happens over a video call or in text exchanges.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. In remote sessions, CBT techniques can be used to set small, practical tasks and track progress between appointments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and therapist work together to decide a pace and focus that fit personal needs.

Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls let conversations feel close while keeping practical scheduling simple. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflections or when someone prefers not to use audio or video. These options make it easier to keep continuity and fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and relationship or intimacy issues, as well as those with career, self-esteem, ADHD and LGBT-related concerns.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach blends Existential thinking about meaning with Client-Centred listening and practical CBT techniques to change unhelpful patterns.

What is his professional background?

Paul has around 10 years of professional experience and combines counselling work with experience as a personal trainer to link physical activity and mental wellbeing.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He lists BACP as his credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and conversations are carried out in English.

Which session formats are available?

He works online via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How are costs and payments handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

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