Paul Gledhill, BACP

Paul Gledhill is a friendly, down to earth and direct practitioner who focuses on practical help without judgement. He prioritises a straightforward, common-sense approach while maintaining a clear focus on the client and their goals. Paul aims to create a collaborative space where issues that matter to the client can be explored and understood.

Paul works using Psychodynamic Therapy, an approach that explores underlying patterns and emotional experiences to uncover root causes of current difficulties. He holds a Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and is undertaking a research doctorate examining how therapy works with military personnel and veterans. He is also associated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Psychodynamic work often brings thoughts, feelings and repeated patterns to the surface, and Paul supports clients in making sense of these discoveries and using them to change how they feel and relate. He describes the therapeutic process as one of joint exploration, where what emerges in sessions becomes material to work on together.

Paul works with people from a wide range of backgrounds and has a particular focus on Military and Emergency Services clients, a population he began working with in 2019. His practice is suited to those who appreciate a direct, empathetic style and an emphasis on getting to the heart of the issues they face.

Psychodynamic Work and Flexible Online Sessions

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, unconscious patterns and emotional conflicts influence current feelings and relationships. It helps people uncover the roots of recurring problems such as anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem or reactions to trauma so they can develop new ways of understanding and coping.

Paul also applies psychodynamic ideas to work with military and emergency services personnel, focusing on how service-related experiences and role transitions can shape emotional life and relationships. This applied focus aims to help clients process experiences and shift unhelpful patterns that affect daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Paul works collaboratively with clients to determine what will suit their needs, goals and preferences. He views therapy as a joint exploration and can adapt the way he works as understanding develops.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, accessible support while accommodating different communication preferences and life demands.