- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
About Paul
Paul Gledhill is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, major life changes, addictions and depression. His work also covers intimacy-related concerns, career questions and a range of attachment and communication difficulties.
Paul uses Psychodynamic Therapy to look beneath day-to-day problems and see recurring patterns. Sessions aim to surface thoughts and feelings that keep causing pain so these can be talked through. He writes simply and directly in sessions and uses straightforward language rather than clinical jargon.
He has a Master’s degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and is undertaking a research doctorate into how therapy works with military personnel and veterans. That research informs his thinking about long-term patterns, relationships and how earlier life events shape current behaviour.
People can expect discussion of past and present relationships, how events link together, and what keeps repeating in their life. Paul describes the work as often bringing material up that then becomes the focus of practical conversation and reflection.
He sees people from a variety of backgrounds and has worked with clients from emergency services and military communities since 2019. Paul asks people to be prepared for a style of therapy that looks at deeper emotional patterns as well as current problems.
How Psychodynamic ideas shape online sessions
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences affect present feelings and behaviour. It involves talking about patterns, exploring strong feelings, and noticing repeated ways of relating that cause problems now. This can be useful for concerns such as anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and working through trauma.In sessions Paul encourages collaborative exploration of what fits best. He will discuss which elements of psychodynamic work suit the person's goals and may adapt the pace and focus as understanding grows. Finding the right approach is treated as a shared decision based on needs, goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find that having sessions that fit into their everyday routine helps them maintain continuity and make steady progress without rearranging large parts of life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, coping with life changes, addictions and career questions.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses Psychodynamic Therapy to look at repeating patterns and underlying feelings. Sessions focus on talking through what keeps coming up and how it connects to current struggles.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of counselling experience and has worked with clients from a range of backgrounds since 2019, including people from emergency services and military communities.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.