- Relationships and intimacy
- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
About Paul
Paul Prescott is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He works with young adults and others on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, sleep problems and depression.
Paul explains concerns in plain terms and focuses on what people want to change. He works alongside clients to understand how their history, attachments and current choices affect daily life. Sessions aim to clarify what matters and to build practical ways to act on those values.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas, together with client-centred and emotionally-focused ways of working. That mix is used to notice patterns, try small behaviour changes and open up different ways of relating to others and to yourself.
Paul names goals with each person and keeps sessions straightforward. Conversations often include looking at thoughts and behaviours, experimenting with new responses and tracking what helps between meetings. He also addresses issues around intimacy, alternative sex culture and complex relationship patterns with direct, non-judgemental discussion.
People who choose him can expect a steady, practical style that balances emotional work with real-life steps. To begin, clients use the platform questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the approach fits their current needs.
How Paul uses different approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to focus on actions that match their values. That can help with stress, low mood and feeling uncertain about life choices.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours together. It is useful for anxiety, sleep problems and learning practical steps to change patterns that cause distress.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current ways of relating. It can support people working on intimacy issues, communication problems, and trust in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Paul will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. He treats this as a collaborative process and reviews progress along the way.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or avoiding video if a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is preferred. Registered professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit life at university, work or home.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Paul works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep troubles and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his style of therapy like?
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas, combined with client-centred and emotionally-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him in English or from outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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