Paul Weeden

Paul Weeden is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a practical, straightforward approach. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career setbacks and depression. He also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and difficulties around sleep and parenting.

He offers an open and non-judgemental space where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings. He encourages small, manageable steps and uses breathing and relaxation techniques to help reduce overwhelm. Paul stresses the value of everyday routines and interests as part of recovery and growth.

With 15 years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), he draws on a mix of talking methods. These include client-centred listening, solution-focused planning, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices to help people build coping skills.

Paul also works with people facing life transitions such as separation, changes to routine, and planning academic or career goals. He emphasises balancing work and personal life and supports clients to develop healthier habits and more meaningful daily activities.

Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Paul helps clients identify realistic goals, try out new strategies between sessions, and reflect on what works. He frames change as a gradual process that happens through steady adjustments to everyday life.

Approaches that translate to online support

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. The counsellor offers empathy and acceptance, helping you to explore what matters and decide on next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviours and feelings interact, and helps people try small changes that reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower stress and build focus.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Together you can review what helps and adapt the plan as you go, mixing listening, practical exercises and relaxation techniques where useful.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins. Sessions can include guided breathing, short skills practice, and discussion about daily routines to support progress without major disruption to everyday life.