- Person-centred
- Practical tools
- End-of-life support
About Paul
Paul Linger is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and grief. He also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, career stress, chronic illness and end-of-life and hospice related matters. Paul works in English and draws on four years of professional practice in the UK. Paul approaches each person with respect and practical focus.
Paul believes people are the experts on their own lives and that therapy should build on existing strengths. Sessions are warm and interactive, with space to talk through problems and try small, manageable changes. He aims to make each meeting straightforward and useful for everyday life.
Before private practice, Paul spent a decade working across mental health services and related settings. His past roles include work in autism and additional needs, addictions and youth services, social care, and time within the NHS in a community mental health service. That range shaped his practical approach to common life difficulties.
Paul blends several therapeutic ideas when planning work with someone. He commonly uses cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking, person-centred listening to follow what matters to the client, and attachment-informed ideas to look at relationship patterns. He adapts sessions so they fit the person's needs rather than following a fixed script.
People coming to Paul can expect a collaborative process. He will suggest ways to practise new skills between sessions and check in about what is or is not helping. He aims to support people who are ready to take steps towards change and greater wellbeing.
Paul believes people are the experts on their own lives and that therapy should build on existing strengths. Sessions are warm and interactive, with space to talk through problems and try small, manageable changes. He aims to make each meeting straightforward and useful for everyday life.
Before private practice, Paul spent a decade working across mental health services and related settings. His past roles include work in autism and additional needs, addictions and youth services, social care, and time within the NHS in a community mental health service. That range shaped his practical approach to common life difficulties.
Paul blends several therapeutic ideas when planning work with someone. He commonly uses cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking, person-centred listening to follow what matters to the client, and attachment-informed ideas to look at relationship patterns. He adapts sessions so they fit the person's needs rather than following a fixed script.
People coming to Paul can expect a collaborative process. He will suggest ways to practise new skills between sessions and check in about what is or is not helping. He aims to support people who are ready to take steps towards change and greater wellbeing.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapy approaches inform online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with difficult life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, and it can help with intimacy concerns and grief. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's own goals at the centre, offering empathic listening and space to make sense of feelings and choices.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist will discuss options and try different ways of working together. Decisions about methods will be shaped by the person's goals, preferences and what feels most helpful in practice, with the therapist acting as a collaborator rather than an authority.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed. It can also make it simpler to involve notes, worksheets or breathing exercises during a meeting. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Paul help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions, plus relationship and intimacy concerns. He also works with issues such as parenting, caregiving strain, chronic illness and end-of-life matters.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are warm and interactive, focused on respect and sensitivity. He mixes listening with practical exercises and small homework tasks to build skills over time.
What experience does he bring?
Paul has four years of professional practice and around a decade of prior work in mental health settings including autism support, addictions, youth work, social care and NHS community mental health.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.