- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Paul
Paul Linger is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career difficulties. Paul also supports people living with bipolar conditions, body image and eating concerns, and those coping with major life changes.
Paul draws on a mixture of approaches in his work. He keeps sessions practical and interactive, using cognitive-behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and patterns. He also uses client-centred and attachment-based ways of working to help people feel heard and to explore relationship patterns that affect daily life.
Before his current practice he spent a decade working across mental health services, including autism and additional needs, addictions, youth work and social care. That experience included time within a community mental health service of the NHS and private practice work in the UK.
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change. Conversations look at coping strategies, managing strong emotions, rebuilding trust after trauma, and practical steps for work or study stress. Paul aims to work alongside people as they try out new ways of coping and relating.
People can expect straightforward, respectful conversations that emphasise practical tools and clearer thinking. To start, readers are asked to use the site matching process to book an initial session and explain what they want to work on.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters most to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and making life changes by focusing on values and practical steps.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from close relationships and how they influence current feelings and behaviour. It can help with intimacy, trust issues and repairing relationship patterns that cause distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's needs. That makes sessions more collaborative and helps shape a plan that can change as progress is made.
Confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shifts or commuting, and some formats can allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements when you book so you can pick what suits your schedule and daily routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, and challenges around parenting and career.
How would he describe his way of working?
His style is practical and interactive. He uses conversation to identify patterns and tries out tools you can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional therapy experience and a decade of wider work in mental health services and social care.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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