Paul Weeden, BACP

Paul Weeden is a UK-credentialed therapist with 15 years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, and depression. He works with both adults and high-school aged young people, and he also supports parents navigating separation, routine and lifestyle changes, and the planning and management of academic work.

Paul creates an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored with honesty and care. He aims to empower people to take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, offering practical tools such as breathing and relaxation techniques to help manage stress and overwhelm. He encourages a healthier balance between work and personal life and offers support to develop routines, meaningful interests, and sustainable habits.

Paul views lifestyle as part of the solution and combines therapeutic listening with practical strategies to help people cope and move forward. He is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a recognised UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Paul uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic space where the person leads the pace of their own work and explores what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for building self-awareness, improving relationships, and addressing issues like low self-esteem and life transitions.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and practical problem solving by teaching coping strategies and structured techniques.

Mindfulness therapy is offered as a complement, introducing simple awareness and breathing practices that can reduce overwhelm and support emotional regulation. Paul approaches choice of method collaboratively - he will work with each person to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access regular support from wherever a person is located. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity through life changes, and enable people to engage in therapy in the format that suits them best.