- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Paul
Paul Prescott is a counsellor with seven years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He meets people where they are and aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable. He speaks English and works with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including parenting-related stress and relationship or intimacy difficulties.
Paul describes his work as collaborative. He helps clients identify what matters to them and then shapes sessions around those priorities.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and grounded, with attention to everyday choices and practical ways to move forward. His approach draws on several well-known therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He blends these methods to match each person’s needs rather than following a single template.
Paul emphasises an authentic, non-judgemental alliance. He aims to create space for people to explore grief, trauma, changes in life, addictions, self-esteem and concerns linked to sexuality and identity. He also supports people facing sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges.
Sessions focus on helping people clarify values, improve communication and develop skills to cope with stress. Paul is particularly mindful of issues such as fatherhood, blended family dynamics, body image and commitment worries. He encourages practical steps and reflection so clients can make choices that fit their own lives.
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Paul helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paul lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that shape online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on what matters most. It supports clearer values and small, committed actions to move in a chosen direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It can help people understand repeated reactions and build more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy addresses unhelpful thinking and behaviour by testing assumptions and practising alternative responses to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust what doesn’t feel helpful. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences and daily life guide which techniques are used.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers no video. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, shorter check-ups between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into work, childcare and other routines while still working with experienced therapists.
Questions people ask about Paul
What kinds of problems can this counsellor help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and parenting concerns, plus relationship and intimacy issues. Other areas include grief, trauma, addictions and sleep difficulties.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Work is collaborative and conversational, focusing on clear goals and practical steps. Paul aims for a straightforward, non-judgemental atmosphere.
What experience does he bring?
He has seven years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns, including attachment and family-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.
How does charging work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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