- Psychodynamic approach
- Military and emergency services
- Relationship and intimacy issues
About Paul
Paul Gledhill is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions and changes in life. He also lists concerns such as depression, career issues and intimacy-related difficulties, and has additional focuses including attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and ageing-related problems.
He describes his main method as Psychodynamic Therapy. That approach aims to look beneath current problems to the patterns and feelings that lie beneath them. Sessions can surface difficult memories, strong feelings or repeated relationship patterns so they can be understood and worked with together.
Paul says he uses a direct and down-to-earth manner in session. He aims to be practical and straightforward while helping people make sense of their reactions and choices. He notes experience with people from many backgrounds and an interest in military and emergency services work that began in 2019.
He holds a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and is undertaking research at doctorate level into how therapy works with military personnel and veterans. That research informs how he thinks about trauma, stress and the longer-term effects of high-pressure roles.
People coming to him can expect a focus on understanding patterns, talking through troubling feelings, and working through how past experiences affect present life. He asks prospective clients to follow the platform's matching and booking steps to arrange a first session.
How Psychodynamic work transfers to online sessions
Psychodynamic Therapy looks for repeating patterns and feelings that influence present behaviour. It typically involves talking about past relationships, strong emotions and how those experiences show up now. This approach can be useful for problems such as persistent guilt, relational difficulties and the after-effects of trauma.Paul describes his way of working as direct and down-to-earth. Finding the right approach is part of the work and he aims to decide this together with each person. That means discussing goals, the kinds of topics that come up in sessions, and how each method fits the client's needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and removing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. If you are unsure which session formats are offered, confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt psychodynamic conversations to online settings, for example by using video for fuller interaction or shorter check-ins when a quieter slot is needed.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, depression and related issues among his core concerns.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses Psychodynamic Therapy to help bring underlying feelings and patterns into view so they can be talked through and understood together.
What is his professional background?
He has six years' clinical experience, a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and is completing doctoral research on therapy with military personnel and veterans.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients book with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.