- Stress and anxiety
- Career and direction
- Trauma and grief
About Paul
Paul Linger is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years of professional experience and lists life purpose among the concerns he supports. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression and grief.
Paul draws on his background across mental health services and social care. He has spent time working with autism and additional needs, addictions, youth work and within community mental health teams in the UK. That practical experience informs how he helps people facing difficult changes at work, in relationships or with health.
In sessions he treats people with respect and sensitivity. He describes his way of working as interactive and person-focused. He uses a mixture of cognitive and human-centred approaches to talk through problems, build coping strategies and address patterns that get in the way of moving forward.
Paul names Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based work, Client-centred methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy among the approaches he uses. These give him a range of practical techniques for managing mood, improving relationships and handling strong emotions.
People who want help with life direction, career decisions or recovering from loss can use his experience to test options and set short-term goals. He asks about strengths, values and everyday routines to make therapy relevant to real life.
To begin, people follow the site steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Paul commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take action on what matters while learning to live alongside difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behaviour changes to reduce anxiety, low mood and compulsive patterns.Finding the right therapeutic style is part of the work together. Paul will discuss which approaches fit the issues, goals and personal preferences of the person he is working with. Decisions about methods are collaborative and may change as the work progresses.
The site biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people use remote sessions to carry on therapy during work breaks or when getting to an in-person clinic would be difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises from ACT and CBT for use in remote meetings, for example practicing grounding or behaviour experiments between sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and life purpose concerns among others.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses interactive, person-centred sessions that combine cognitive and human-centred methods to identify patterns and try practical coping strategies.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of professional practice and a decade of experience working across mental health services, autism support, addictions, youth work and social care.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not working with international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.