- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Guilt and shame
About Paul
Paul Douglas Rankeillor is a HCPC registered practitioner in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He also lists help for issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, money worries and questions about life purpose and sexuality.
Paul focuses on straightforward conversation about what is causing the distress. Sessions tend to centre on identifying patterns, practical responses and steps that feel manageable. He aims to reduce the mental load by breaking problems into smaller parts and trying different ways of coping in day-to-day life.
His background includes eight years working with people facing mood difficulties and addictive behaviours. That experience means he is used to helping people untangle repeated thoughts and habits that keep them stuck. He also brings experience with relationship-related themes such as attachment and abandonment.
Paul prefers clear collaboration about goals and next steps. That can include short-term work to get through an immediate crisis, or longer conversations about building steadier routines and self-regard. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide these sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and are intended for people based in the United Kingdom. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats offered and the subscription details that apply to their location.
How Paul uses evidence-based techniques in online sessions
Paul uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to work with recurring thoughts, mood problems and patterns that lead to addictive behaviour. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking. These are useful for anxiety, guilt, low self-esteem and depression.Behaviour-focused approaches look at routines and actions that keep a problem going, then try small changes to see what helps. That can involve practical steps for coping with stress, managing cravings or building steadier daily habits. Both approaches aim to be concrete and practice-oriented rather than abstract.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, and check in as the work progresses. The choice can change over time as needs shift.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking as the biography did not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow a quicker check-in during a work break, or avoid needing to be on camera when that is not wanted. Ask about the current session options and subscription terms when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment, guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He focuses on clear, practical conversation to identify patterns and unhelpful thoughts. The work aims to break problems into smaller steps and try everyday coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with mood difficulties and addictive behaviours. That background informs his practical approach to recurring problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is HCPC registered and works in the United Kingdom. The HCPC registration is stated exactly as supplied.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time; sessions are intended for people based in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the exact fee structure for your area before booking.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of arranging an initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.