- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT
- Attachment work
About Paul
Paul Linger is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and other life challenges. Paul also lists help for family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and body image, and career changes among his areas of interest.
Paul draws on a range of approaches when meeting someone for the first time. He describes a straightforward, interactive way of working and places importance on the person's own knowledge of their situation. Sessions are described as respectful and sensitive, and Paul aims to work alongside the person to identify useful steps forward.
His earlier work includes roles in autism and additional needs, addiction services, youth work and social care. He has experience from within community mental health services and from running a private practice in the UK. That background shapes his focus on practical support and everyday coping skills.
In sessions Paul uses techniques from cognitive-behavioural approaches alongside person-centred and attachment-informed ideas. He will often combine methods to address thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns that keep someone stuck. Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation about what matters to them and what changes feel possible.
Paul recognises that taking the first step can feel difficult. He asks people to consider their strengths and previous coping, then works with them to set manageable goals. He practises in English and notes a range of concerns he regularly sees, including shame and guilt related issues.
How Paul uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for emotional problems that get in the way of living a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and emotional responses, and it can help when shame or relational patterns cause repeated problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will discuss what feels most useful and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques may be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, for example allowing a shorter check-in during a break or avoiding travel time. It can also make it possible to use exercises and worksheets between meetings so the practical work continues outside sessions. Registered or accredited professionals often use these approaches to support people carrying guilt or shame while keeping therapy workable within their everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Paul work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and many related issues including grief, intimacy and body image.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He combines cognitive and person-centred methods to talk through unhelpful thinking and attachment patterns that keep guilt and shame active.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years of professional experience and a decade of earlier roles in autism support, addictions, youth work and social care, including community mental health work in the UK.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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.