- Somatic therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Grief and anger
About Paul
Paul Cleland is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties, and also focuses on grief, anger, compassion fatigue and life changes. He also offers support around forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and self-love.
Paul believes clients know their own stories and brings attention to the things that get in the way. He uses a body-aware approach alongside conversational work to notice how feelings show up physically as well as mentally. That can mean tracking sensations, breath and movement alongside the memories and thoughts that come up.
He integrates somatic methods with Internal Family Systems ideas, looking at different parts of someone’s inner life and how they relate to each other. Sessions aim to gently uncover emotional blocks that feel stuck and to practise new ways of responding to them. Sessions are practical and grounded rather than abstract.
Paul describes his work as collaborative. He helps people identify small steps they can try between sessions and checks what works. His way of working suits people who want both talk-based reflection and attention to bodily experience.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How his somatic and parts-based work translates online
Paul uses Somatic Therapy and Internal Family Systems in his work. Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations, breath and posture to help locate where feelings like guilt and shame are held. This can be useful for people who notice tension, tightness or other physical responses alongside their emotions. Internal Family Systems looks at different inner parts - for example a critical part or a protective part - and helps people learn kinder ways for those parts to relate to each other.Choosing the best approach is treated as a joint process. Paul works with clients to decide whether more body-focused methods or more conversational parts work suit a person’s goals. He checks in regularly and adapts the mix of methods as the work progresses.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, to have shorter check-ins when needed, or to choose audio-only meetings if that feels better than being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer these flexible arrangements to help sessions slot into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationships, grief, anger, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue, and also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and self-love.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He combines somatic work with Internal Family Systems ideas to notice how guilt or shame show up in the body and in different inner parts, then explores practical ways to respond to those experiences.
What experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live abroad or prefer another region?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.