- Psychodynamic focus
- Clear practical help
- BACP member
About Paul
Paul Gledhill is a down-to-earth counsellor who uses a psychodynamic approach to help people understand the roots of their difficulties. He writes plainly and listens without judgement, aiming to make therapy feel straightforward and practical. Paul holds a Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and is a BACP member.
In sessions he looks for patterns that repeat across relationships and life events. He helps people name those patterns and consider how they started. That can make day-to-day problems like anxiety, low mood, stress or relationship strain feel clearer and more manageable.
Paul has six years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy. He combines that experience with ongoing doctoral research into how therapy produces change. This means he keeps checking what works and adapts his approach to each person.
He supports people facing issues such as trauma, grief, addiction, codependency, intimacy concerns and career stress. He also helps with attachment and abandonment worries and body image or self-esteem difficulties.
Sessions focus on talking things through, noticing recurring reactions, and trying small changes between meetings. Paul aims for therapy that connects understanding with practical next steps. If someone wants to explore why they repeat certain patterns, he offers a steady, thoughtful approach.
Psychodynamic thinking applied to online counselling
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that repeat in a person’s life and relationships. It encourages gentle curiosity about early experiences and current reactions, helping people understand why they feel or behave a certain way. This approach can be useful for long-standing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and issues linked to trauma.Paul focuses on noticing recurring themes and making sense of them together. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process - the client’s goals, needs and preferences shape the work. The therapist will check in regularly and adjust the way sessions run to suit each person.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting appointments more easily around work, caregiving or travel, and reducing time spent commuting. Online options can also make it simpler to have shorter check-ins when life is busy, or to choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as options are not specified here, and ask about what will best fit your routine and goals.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paul commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and trauma and abuse among other concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Paul uses a psychodynamic approach that looks for underlying patterns and past influences, and he combines that with straightforward, down-to-earth conversation.
What professional background does he bring?
He has six years of experience and holds a Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Therapy, alongside ongoing doctoral research into therapy processes.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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