Counsellor profile
Paul Gledhill, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic therapy
- Masters in psychodynamic work
- Six years experience
About Paul
Counsellor and member of BACP, Paul Gledhill has six years' experience working with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self esteem and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with addictions, family and intimacy-related issues, career problems and depression. Paul practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
Paul uses a psychodynamic approach. He explains things plainly and uses a direct style. Sessions aim to uncover patterns and feelings that keep causing difficulty, then talk through what comes up. This can bring memories, emotions and behaviour into view so they can be understood differently.
He completed a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and is engaged in further doctoral research about how therapy works with military personnel and veterans. That research informs his thinking about repetition, relationships and long-term patterns in people’s lives. He works with adults from a range of backgrounds.
In a typical session Paul listens for recurring themes and links between past and present. He helps people name habits and reactions and then considers alternatives. Practical life pressures like work, parenting and relationships are part of the conversation.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters now. Paul uses psychodynamic ideas to guide the work rather than rigid rules. If someone wants a clearer plan, he will discuss short-term aims and how to measure progress.
How psychodynamic ideas guide online counselling
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how early relationships and repeated patterns shape current feelings and actions. It pays attention to thoughts and emotions that come up in sessions so they can be understood and discussed. This approach is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, relationship problems and ongoing reaction patterns.Paul approaches the choice of method as a shared decision. He will talk through psychodynamic ideas and how they might help with your concerns, and adjust the plan based on your needs and goals. The first few sessions are often used to agree what to focus on and how to check progress together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel and daily life. It can reduce time spent travelling and allow more flexible scheduling. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited or when a quicker update fits better into a lunch break. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these practical options to help people keep therapy part of their routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, family and intimacy concerns, career matters and depression.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses psychodynamic therapy, which looks at patterns that repeat over time and how past experiences affect current feelings and behaviour.
What is his professional background?
Paul has six years' experience and a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy; he is also undertaking doctoral research related to therapy with military personnel and veterans.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I have sessions remotely or in person?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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