Paul Chadburn

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BSc (Hons) Counselling , Bath Spa. MBACP, MNCPS

About me

Welcome — I’m glad you’re here.
I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor offering face-to-face, online, telephone, walk-and-talk, and outreach counselling for adults and young people.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and emotionally heavy. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or feelings of being stuck, or perhaps you’re facing challenges in your relationships, work, or family life. Whatever has brought you here, seeking support is a courageous first step.

Therapy provides a space to pause, reflect, and begin to understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we can explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may have become unhelpful — helping you develop greater emotional regulation, self-awareness, and wellbeing.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can speak freely and feel genuinely heard and valued. I work primarily from a humanistic and person-centred perspective, while integrating elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to suit your unique needs and goals.

Finding the right counsellor can feel daunting, especially if you’re already feeling anxious or unsure. To help you get a sense of whether we’d be a good fit, I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and get a feel for how I work.

If you’re ready to begin your counselling journey — or even just curious about what it might involve — I’d be honoured to support you as you take this important step towards change and self-understanding.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BSc. (Hons) Psychotherapy. Bath Spa University.
  • FSc. Counselling. Bath Spa University.
  • CBT Level 6 Certificate.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

Free initial 15 - 30 minute telephone chat to see if we fit.

£50 per 60 minute face-to-face, online or phone session.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

9am to 89pm weekdays

Clarity Counselling, Kestrel Court, Harbour Road, Portishead, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 7AN

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Organisations
Paul Chadburn
Paul Chadburn