Counsellor profile
Paul Gledhill, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 410279
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Relationship issues
- Codependency
About Paul
Paul Gledhill is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction and other life pressures. He also lists codependency among his focus areas.
He practises Psychodynamic Therapy, which looks at how past experiences shape how people feel and behave today. Sessions look at patterns that keep repeating, and at feelings that are hard to say aloud. Paul aims to be straightforward and uses clear language rather than jargon.
Paul completed a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and is working on a research doctorate about how therapy helps military personnel and veterans. That research informs how he thinks about long-standing patterns and reactions to stress.
In practical sessions he encourages people to talk through relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, boundaries, and coping after loss or change. He pays attention to attachment issues, abandonment, and the effects of caregiving or caring roles.
Paul has experience with a wide range of concerns, including body image, communication problems, commitment issues, and aspects of kink and alternative sexual culture. He also works with people affected by neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and with those dealing with antisocial or avoidant personality traits.
People who choose him should expect direct, reflective conversation. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and arrange an initial session to see how the approach fits their needs.
How sessions work
Psychodynamic work and online sessions
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how early relationships and past experiences affect current feelings and behaviour. It helps people notice repeated patterns, understand strong emotions, and consider why they respond as they do. This approach can be useful for relationship problems, intimacy-related issues, and deep-seated stress responses.Paul also draws on reflective discussion to address trauma, anxiety, and codependency patterns. The work often involves talking through memories, current reactions, and recurring difficulties to uncover themes that influence day-to-day life. The therapist will help decide which aspects to focus on, based on the client's needs and aims, and will work collaboratively to find the best fit.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discussing how sessions will be scheduled, their length, and whether a quieter or shorter meeting is preferable is part of the first appointment. Registered or accredited professionals will work with clients to adapt the psychodynamic approach to an online setting.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with people-pleasing and boundary problems?
Yes. He lists relationship issues and codependency among his focus areas and works on patterns that lead to putting others first.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses Psychodynamic Therapy, which looks at how past experiences shape current patterns. Sessions involve talking about repeated feelings and reactions.
How long has he been practising?
He has six years of clinical experience and holds a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.