About me
I’m Paul (he him), a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Manchester, working online with clients across the UK.
Why I might be the right therapist for you:
You may be feeling unsure of yourself, questioning where you fit, or carrying the sense of being different in some way.
I work with people around issues of identity, relationships and belonging. Identity is universal, and feeling misunderstood, isolated or unsure of yourself is something many of us experience at different points in life. Therapy can offer a space to explore these experiences and make sense of what feels difficult.
I have particular experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, as well as people who feel different in other ways, including neurodiversity, gender identity and disability. Many come feeling worn down by anxiety, low mood, trauma, or the effort of navigating expectations. If you have felt this way, you are not alone.
My work is shaped by both lived and professional experience. As a gay man who also lives with a disability, I understand how being seen as different can affect self-worth and belonging. It's what brought me to this work.
What you can expect:
- A safe, accepting space to explore your feelings
- Person-centred therapy at your pace
- Support with self-esteem, self-compassion and anxiety
- Sessions that are thoughtful, honest and warm (with room for a laugh too).
How it works:
Get in touch here or via my website
We can arrange a free 15-minute introductory chat over Zoom, where we get to know each other, and I answer any questions you may have. Think of it as a vibe check.
If you'd like to proceed, we can arrange our first session
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
- Counsellor, LGBT Foundation, 2023-present
- Youth Mentor, The Proud Trust, 2022-2024
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Diploma, Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Practice), Distinction, 2025
Registration:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Registered Member MBACP: 414519
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
When I work
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I offer sessions on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday evenings. However, I am flexible, so if those times don't work for you, please get in touch and we may be able to work something out.
