- Warm and interactive
- Practical coping tools
- BACP registered
About Paul
Paul Linger is a counsellor who helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He also supports those facing trauma, relationship or intimacy issues, grief, parenting pressures and career change. Paul works from a belief that clients know themselves best and already have strengths to build on.
He has four years of professional practice and a longer period working across mental health services. That background includes work with autism and additional needs, addictions support, youth work, social care, NHS community mental health services and a private practice in the United Kingdom. Paul holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP.
Paul’s sessions are warm and interactive. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Conversations focus on practical steps and personal priorities rather than jargon, and sessions are shaped to fit each person’s needs.
Paul draws on several approaches to guide the work. He uses cognitive methods to look at thinking and behaviour, person-centred techniques to follow what matters to the client, and attachment-informed ideas to understand relationship patterns. He also works with emotion regulation and acceptance strategies to help manage distress.
Paul frames therapy as a collaborative process. He will help people set clear goals, try out new ways of coping, and adjust the plan as progress is made. If someone is ready to take steps towards change, he offers support and practical tools to move forward.
He has four years of professional practice and a longer period working across mental health services. That background includes work with autism and additional needs, addictions support, youth work, social care, NHS community mental health services and a private practice in the United Kingdom. Paul holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP.
Paul’s sessions are warm and interactive. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Conversations focus on practical steps and personal priorities rather than jargon, and sessions are shaped to fit each person’s needs.
Paul draws on several approaches to guide the work. He uses cognitive methods to look at thinking and behaviour, person-centred techniques to follow what matters to the client, and attachment-informed ideas to understand relationship patterns. He also works with emotion regulation and acceptance strategies to help manage distress.
Paul frames therapy as a collaborative process. He will help people set clear goals, try out new ways of coping, and adjust the plan as progress is made. If someone is ready to take steps towards change, he offers support and practical tools to move forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches inform online work
Paul uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based action. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, which can help with intimacy and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will discuss different methods and help decide what best fits a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as sessions progress.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people meet from quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if they prefer less visual contact. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions while helping clients put practical skills into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paul commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and career changes.
How would Paul describe his therapy style?
Sessions are warm and interactive and focus on respect and sensitivity. Conversations aim to be practical and tailored to each person.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Paul has four years of professional practice plus a decade working across mental health services. His background includes autism support, addictions work, youth services, social care and NHS community mental health.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is given as BACP.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Paul?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.