- Warm interactive style
- Practical tools
- Person-centred approach
About Paul
Paul Linger is a counsellor who supports men dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and low mood. He also helps with grief, intimacy concerns, eating and body image difficulties, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and career worries. Paul lists Men's wellbeing among his focus areas and aims to offer a calm, straightforward space to talk through these issues.
Paul has four years of professional experience and a longer history working across mental health services. His background includes roles supporting people with autism and additional needs, addiction services, youth work, social care and community mental health work within the NHS, alongside running a private practice in the United Kingdom.
His working style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on the person in front of him, using clear, practical conversations rather than jargon. Paul treats people with respect and sensitivity and works to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
He draws on a blend of approaches including cognitive behavioural ideas, client-centred listening, attachment-informed thinking, dialectical behaviour techniques and elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. These tools are used flexibly to help people notice patterns, manage strong emotions and try out different ways of living.
Paul encourages people to use their own strengths when making changes. He describes therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the work. To begin, people follow the site’s matching process and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule.
Approaches that shape online work
Paul draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical steps to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values and goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paul will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas to try first, and he adapts the mix as progress is made. The client’s goals and preferences guide what is used in sessions so the work feels relevant and doable.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also be helpful when quieter surroundings or less visual focus are preferable. Registered or accredited professionals can work with people this way, and Paul will explain practical details during the matching and scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Paul supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy problems, eating and body image issues, parenting and career worries.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas, client-centred listening, attachment-informed thinking, dialectical behaviour techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to suit each person.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of professional experience and has worked across autism and additional needs services, addictions, youth work, social care and community mental health within the NHS.
What credentials and location are listed?
Paul is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.