Paul Gibbs, BACP

Paul Gibbs is a counsellor who speaks from lived experience and professional training. He knows what it is to struggle with self-confidence and to let doubts shape life choices, and he draws on that personal history when supporting others who feel stuck or unsure. Over recent years Paul has faced significant health challenges - including surviving cancer and undergoing a quadruple heart bypass - experiences that deepened his resilience and compassion and reshaped his sense of purpose.

Those events helped him move from self-doubt to a commitment to help others navigate difficult emotions and life transitions. Paul now works as a qualified counsellor, bringing empathy and practical insight to conversations about self-esteem, grief, major life changes, and emotional recovery. He emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and aims to walk alongside people as they find clarity and strength.

Paul is affiliated with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and he uses his own journey to inform how he supports people through pain, uncertainty, and change. He does not present himself as having all the answers but offers steady, compassionate support for those ready to take the next steps toward healing.

Client-Centered Online Therapy and Flexible Session Options

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process. It focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive space where the client sets the pace and explores what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and adjusting to major life changes because it encourages self-exploration and builds the client’s own capacity for insight and decision-making.

Paul works collaboratively to discover which ways of working suit each person best. Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work - he will help you identify methods that match your needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the approach as your circumstances change.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce the need to travel, and allow ongoing support from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area. Licensed professionals can still offer the same empathetic, goal-focused support through these formats, ensuring therapy remains accessible and tailored to individual needs.