Paul Gibbs , BACP

Paul Gibbs is a counsellor who understands how long-standing self-doubt can shape a life. He grew up letting school grades and a lack of confidence define his sense of possibility, and for many years he questioned whether he was good enough to pursue his childhood dream of supporting others through counselling. Those early struggles informed his motivation to train and qualify as a counsellor, and he now brings that lived understanding into his therapeutic work.

In recent years Paul faced major personal health challenges - surviving cancer and undergoing a quadruple heart bypass - experiences that transformed his perspective and deepened his empathy. Those events strengthened his resilience and gave him a renewed sense of purpose, shaping how he sits with people in difficult moments and honours the journey toward recovery and growth.

Paul works from a client-centered approach, focusing on the person rather than imposing solutions. He aims to walk alongside people as they explore issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, addiction, body image, parenting, and life changes. He holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and combines professional training with personal insight to support clients seeking clarity, strength, and renewed self-belief.

Client-Centered Support Delivered Online

Paul works primarily from a client-centered therapy framework, which places the person's experience at the heart of the process. This approach focuses on offering empathetic listening, genuine acceptance, and gentle guidance so clients can explore feelings, build self-understanding, and find their own solutions - it is particularly helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions.

Paul’s practice recognizes that finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. He will help clients identify what feels most helpful, adapt his style to individual needs, and together with each person decide on goals and methods that fit their preferences and circumstances.

Online therapy with Paul is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, health concerns, or mobility limitations, and they make it easier to keep regular appointments without added travel. Working remotely allows clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals in ways that suit their daily life and pace.