Paul Gibbs, BACP
Compassionate client-centered counsellor
- Client-centered support
- Experience with major illness
- UK-based English therapy
About Paul Gibbs
Paul Gibbs is a counsellor who combines lived experience with professional training to support people navigating difficult life moments. He grew up with long-standing struggles around self-confidence and once allowed academic results to shape how he saw his abilities - a pattern that eventually inspired him to pursue counselling so he could help others grapple with self-doubt and emotional challenges.
Paul survived cancer and later recovered from a quadruple heart bypass, experiences that profoundly altered his perspective and deepened his compassion. Those health challenges helped him develop resilience and a clearer sense of purpose, and they inform the empathetic, understanding approach he brings to therapy.
He works in a way that prioritises the client - listening closely, valuing each person’s perspective, and supporting people to discover their own strengths and clarity. Paul is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects his commitment to recognised professional standards.
Whether clients are facing issues with self-esteem, grief, relationships, addiction, or major life changes, Paul aims to walk alongside them without judgment and to help them move toward greater confidence and wellbeing.
Paul survived cancer and later recovered from a quadruple heart bypass, experiences that profoundly altered his perspective and deepened his compassion. Those health challenges helped him develop resilience and a clearer sense of purpose, and they inform the empathetic, understanding approach he brings to therapy.
He works in a way that prioritises the client - listening closely, valuing each person’s perspective, and supporting people to discover their own strengths and clarity. Paul is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects his commitment to recognised professional standards.
Whether clients are facing issues with self-esteem, grief, relationships, addiction, or major life changes, Paul aims to walk alongside them without judgment and to help them move toward greater confidence and wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paul Gibbs have?
Paul Gibbs has 3 years of experience.
Is Paul Gibbs a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds these credentials: BACP.
In which languages does Paul Gibbs provide therapy?
Paul Gibbs provides therapy in English.
Where is Paul Gibbs located?
Paul Gibbs is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Paul Gibbs as my therapist?
You can work with Paul Gibbs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paul Gibbs work with international clients?
Paul Gibbs does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paul Gibbs cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-Centered Care Delivered Online
Paul uses client-centered therapy as the foundation for his online practice. This approach focuses on providing a warm, non-judgmental space where the client leads the pace and content of sessions while the therapist offers empathic listening and reflection. It is particularly helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and navigating major life changes because it encourages self-exploration and personal growth.Within that client-centered framework Paul emphasises active listening and validating a person’s experience. These techniques help clients feel heard and supported as they work through complex emotions such as anxiety, trauma responses, or challenges with intimacy and identity. The emphasis remains on the client’s goals and values rather than a prescriptive path.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Paul works collaboratively with each person to identify what best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts the way he works according to what helps the client make steady progress.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access help from home. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and in how people choose to communicate, allowing consistent, ongoing work even when in-person meetings are not possible.