Paul Sadler


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About me
What to expect from me:
As a fully trained, experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a safe space, online or in person to listen to you and to talk through all your concerns. First of all I will help you to cope, and then help you to heal.
I’ve trained in a number of evidence-based theories to help you overcome any negative thoughts and to cope better with difficult feelings. In time this will lead to lasting positive change in all areas of your life, your work and particularly in your relationships.
I freely share that my own therapy helped shift some truly difficult obstacles and abuse I suffered in my life, to bring healing and purpose to it today. Therapy enabled me to better understand myself, my relationships, my feelings, and confront my fears.
My methods of working:
As a psychodynamic practitioner, I maintain an interest in both your present and past where we are able to explore previous experiences and relationships to assist your therapy. I may advise short term work to help to focus on a particular concern in your ‘present’, or open-ended work to look more closely at your past experiences, to assist any other ongoing issues.
However you are feeling right now, I’ve found lasting change can come from seeking professional therapy. I work by building a trusting relationship together from the start. Whether using short, focused, or open-ended therapy, I bring a genuine optimism to help you reach your goals.
I feel change is a choice, that a lucky few of us seek out and embrace. I look forward to the opportunity of assisting you to 'embrace' positive change in your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Training and CPD:
I am a fully qualified, and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor with a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling (Distinction) MBACP from Highgate Counselling Centre, (HCC). I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I maintain a high level of CPD - Continuing Professional Development. I have trained in couples work: Psychodynamic Couples Cert Course (based on Tavistock Couples Dip) – ECPS, and in addiction: Cert Course - Working with Addiction - Addict-ED. Facilitator: Former in-house addictions therapist at The Priory Group.
I possess a passion for learning different theories and methods alongside my psychodynamic core training, to consider and help my clients work through any issues they bring to therapy.
Your Safety and Confidentiality:
I stand beside and maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality, and the ethical guidelines and professional standards required by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) who am I registered with, No. 410076. I am also fully covered by my professional civil liability insurance via Howden, for both safety and consideration within my work.
My Experience:
I have worked with many varied presenting issues including: anxiety, low self esteem, depression, trauma, addiction, psychosis, complex personal and work related issues in couples and individuals, ADD, dysfunctional in families, sexual issues, narcissism, IVF, loss, grief, and others.
Testimonials from clients:
“Working with Paul has literally been 'life changing'. I still struggle to recognise the person I was before I started the sessions. I'm much happier now and so much more assertive. Thanks so much for everything.”
"I just wish I'd started counselling years ago and had known the difference it would make to everything".
“I’ve finally got my anxious feelings under control. I’ve learned so much about myself over these past few months and that helps me every day now. It’s made so much sense doing this, seeing such a big improvement to my friendships and my work relationships too
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 - £120.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The Payment Process:
I accept payments via bank transfers and most visa debit and credit cards as well. All sessions require payment in advance and my T & Cs are all available on my website.
Depending on the amount of sessions you require, I offer a 10% discount on fees, if you book and pay for 3 or more sessions in advance.
The discount does not apply to my regular Online Mens Groups, please get in touch for details, these are a fixed fee of £39.00.
When I work
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Further information
My London Practice:
In addition to online therapy, I offer three pleasant, safe and confidential spaces at my practice for my in-person clients, in Kings Cross, Chancery Lane and Highgate, all within a short walk of transport links.
It’s also a big decision to choose therapy, so I offer a free, initial 15-minute online, or phone assessment to help make that process easier.
Mens Group:
I also run a Mens Group online, every Tuesday evening, from 6pm to 7.30pm. To find out more information, book, check dates, fees and group availability, please email me