Paul Hunt, BACP

Paul Hunt is a qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). He works with people facing a wide range of challenges - from anxiety, depression, grief and burnout to relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, parental alienation and the practical and emotional effects of living with ADHD and neurodiversity. He also supports those dealing with addiction, self-esteem and career concerns, family and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related struggles.

Paul combines a warm, down-to-earth manner with an integrative approach that places the person before any label or diagnosis. He aims to create a space where clients can speak openly and begin to make sense of the feelings and patterns that have been hard to name. He is not there to fix or judge - instead he accompanies people as they explore their experiences and develop clearer ways of relating to themselves and others.

Many people find it easier to talk with Paul because of how he shows up - fully present, attentive and genuinely caring. He is interested in the parts of ourselves we learn to hide - the fears and pain that accumulate beneath the surface - and he helps clients gently bring those parts into view so they can feel lighter and more grounded. Paul offers therapy online as well as through other channels, and he is committed to supporting clients wherever they feel most comfortable to begin this work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paul Hunt draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work in a way that suits each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the individual from their own perspective, offering empathy and acceptance so people can explore their feelings and sense of self. This approach is helpful for building trust, improving self-esteem, and navigating relationship or identity concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful coping strategies. CBT can be especially useful for managing stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and some eating or sleeping difficulties. Paul also integrates mindfulness techniques to help people develop present-moment awareness and calmer responses to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paul works collaboratively with each client to assess goals, preferences and the issues they want to address, and together they decide which methods to use or adapt over time. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Paul is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographical limitations, or those who prefer to work from home. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into everyday life, while enabling therapists and licensed professionals to provide consistent, focused support.