Paul Gledhill

Paul Gledhill is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years' clinical experience. He describes himself as down to earth and direct, using common sense in sessions. He says his focus is on helping people and he works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction, career questions and coping with life changes.

Paul uses Psychodynamic Therapy as his main approach. He explains that this style of work looks beneath surface problems to uncover underlying patterns. He says this can bring many feelings and memories into view so they can be worked through together.

He holds a masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and is undertaking doctoral research into how therapy works with military personnel and veterans. Paul began working with military and emergency services clients in 2019 and includes that experience in his practice.

In sessions he aims to be straightforward and non-judgemental. He notes that psychodynamic work can apply to a wide range of issues, from intimacy-related topics to caregiving stress and identity questions arising after major life changes.

People who are unsure about next steps in work or life often bring career doubts, fading motivation or relationship strain. Paul invites people to talk through these difficulties and to consider how past patterns may shape current choices.

To start, clients follow the site process: complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Costs vary with location and sessions use a cancelable subscription model.

How psychodynamic work translates to online counselling

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on patterns, personal history and the feelings that underlie present problems. It looks at recurring ways of relating, past experiences that shape current choices, and repeated reactions to stress. This approach can be useful for issues such as relationship difficulties, unresolved trauma, career doubts and questions about life purpose.

Paul describes psychodynamic work as a collaborative process. He will discuss how the approach might fit your concerns and adjust how sessions proceed based on your needs and preferences. You decide what to bring to sessions and he helps you test what works over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Practical benefits of remote sessions often include fitting therapy into a busy day, easier access when travel is difficult, and the ability to choose a setting that reduces time spent commuting. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when that better suits a working day. Discuss format and timing when you arrange the first appointment so sessions can be scheduled to match everyday life.