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Paul Weeden

Paul Weeden, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - Young adult issues and life transitions

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Career and motivation
  • Breathing techniques

About Paul

Paul Weeden is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression and addiction concerns. His practice also lists relationship, family and parenting matters alongside sleep, anger and coping with life changes.

Paul keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens without judgement and helps people talk through everyday pressures like work, study and changing routines. He uses breathing and relaxation techniques alongside conversation to reduce overwhelm and improve sleep and focus.

He often looks at lifestyle as part of the solution. That can mean adjusting daily routines, exploring meaningful activities, or finding ways to balance work and personal life. He also offers coaching-style support for career planning and motivation when people feel stuck.

Paul has worked with younger adults and also with parents and high-school aged young people on separation, routine and academic planning. He draws on Client-Centred and Solution-Focused approaches to keep sessions practical and collaborative. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural and Mindfulness ideas when helpful.

People can expect a down-to-earth approach that blends talking, practical techniques and small behavioural steps. He helps to set manageable goals and checks progress over time. The focus is on realistic changes that fit daily life, not on complex jargon or lengthy homework.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they can make sense of things themselves; it suits people who want someone to listen and respond without judgement. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviours and routines and offers simple steps to change patterns that keep problems going; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase present-moment focus, which can help with overwhelm and sleep.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Paul will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative decision is reviewed as progress is made so the approach can be adjusted if needed.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a work or study day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone join from a quieter environment or avoid the need to be on camera depending on the available options. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, commonly use these practical benefits to help people sustain regular sessions alongside everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and career difficulties, among other issues listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical, using client-centred listening with solution-focused and cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness techniques.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of professional experience working with adults and with parents and high-school aged young people on routine and academic planning.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Does he work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for appointments.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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