Paul Cromie

Paul Cromie is an NCPS-accredited counsellor with four years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people addressing stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes. He also lists life purpose among his focus areas and helps clients who are feeling stuck or unsure of next steps.

Before counselling work he spent many years in broadcast journalism and radio production. That background informs a straightforward, conversational approach in sessions. He has also worked in a college setting helping students start careers in broadcasting and journalism.

Paul describes his practice as integrative with a strong emphasis on client-centred work. In practical terms that means the client leads each session and sets the agenda. He explains the initial counselling contract at the first meeting and then invites the client to share their story.

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and his NCPS listing appears as NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred). Paul follows the professional standards those bodies publish.

Sessions tend to be conversational and grounded. He combines client-centred listening with elements drawn from cognitive behavioural methods and mindfulness where these fit the client's goals. People often come for help with anxiety, panic, issues around identity and sexuality, or uncertainty about work and purpose.

Those interested in starting are asked to use the online matching process and schedule a first appointment. The subscription pricing varies by location and can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches translate to online work

Paul draws on client-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness in his work. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and letting the client lead the session. It helps when someone needs to talk through what matters to them and decide next steps.

CBT offers practical ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small changes in behaviour. It often helps people with panic, social anxiety and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and support calmer focus in daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Paul will discuss options with the client and agree which methods to try based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That collaborative decision happens early and can be revisited as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that suits them.