- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Warm interactive style
- BACP registered
About Paul
Paul Linger is a counsellor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. He also supports those facing addiction, grief, parenting strains and life changes. Paul uses everyday language and a calm manner to make conversations straightforward.
Paul has four years of professional experience and a longer background working across mental health services. That includes roles with autism and additional-needs services, addictions and youth work, social care, and work within the NHS community mental health service. He also runs a private practice in the United Kingdom.
His style is warm and interactive. Sessions aim to be practical and tailored to each person's needs. Paul treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion while focusing on what matters most to them.
He draws on a mix of approaches, including cognitive-behavioural methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas and client-centred work. That means sessions can include looking at thoughts and everyday habits, exploring relationship patterns, and practising new ways of coping.
Paul describes people as the experts on themselves and builds on individual strengths. He offers help setting achievable steps and practical strategies for change. If someone is ready to make small changes, he supports them as they take those first steps.
Paul has four years of professional experience and a longer background working across mental health services. That includes roles with autism and additional-needs services, addictions and youth work, social care, and work within the NHS community mental health service. He also runs a private practice in the United Kingdom.
His style is warm and interactive. Sessions aim to be practical and tailored to each person's needs. Paul treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion while focusing on what matters most to them.
He draws on a mix of approaches, including cognitive-behavioural methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas and client-centred work. That means sessions can include looking at thoughts and everyday habits, exploring relationship patterns, and practising new ways of coping.
Paul describes people as the experts on themselves and builds on individual strengths. He offers help setting achievable steps and practical strategies for change. If someone is ready to make small changes, he supports them as they take those first steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and deciding what matters most, then taking small committed steps toward those values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and living with ongoing difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses short practical exercises to change habits that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns from close relationships and how these affect current behaviour and feelings; it can be useful when relationship patterns, intimacy or attachment issues are a concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. They aim to pick methods that fit the person's situation and adjust them as progress is made, so it is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Please confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also allow shorter or focused sessions when needed, and make it simpler to combine therapy with work or family commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting and a wide range of other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
Paul offers a warm, interactive approach that focuses on practical steps and everyday habits. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and preferences.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counselling experience and additional background working across autism support, addictions, youth work, social care and within an NHS community mental health service.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.