Paul Cleland, BACP
Paul Cleland is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience.
About Paul
Paul Cleland is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling with self-esteem and motivation. He believes clients hold the knowledge of their own lives and that small changes can make daily life feel easier.
Paul combines talking with attention to the body's signals. He uses somatic work to notice where emotions sit in the body and to gently release tension.
Background and approach
He also draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to help people understand different parts of themselves and how those parts affect choices. Sessions are calm and straightforward. Paul uses compassionate enquiry to help people name what is happening and to find practical steps forward.
He focuses on building self-love, easing feelings of guilt or shame, and reducing isolation and loneliness. Paul supports people coping with grief, relationship strain, anger, compassion fatigue and life changes. His aim is to help clients identify strengths they already have and apply them to everyday situations.
He explains things plainly and works at the pace each person needs. For those new to counselling he offers simple guidance on how to begin and what to expect. He welcomes international clients and uses spoken English for sessions.
The approach is collaborative, with the client and counsellor shaping the goals together.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 158533 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-love
Approaches Paul lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people recognise different 'parts' of themselves. Through conversation clients learn how protective parts and vulnerable parts interact. This approach can help with low mood, shame, guilt and difficulties in relationships by creating internal understanding and care.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will collaboratively explore what fits each person's needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasise body-based techniques, parts work, or a mix of both as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and guided somatic practice. Phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer shorter written exchanges or flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity when travel or distance is a factor.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Paul commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low mood and depression, plus self-esteem, grief and anger. He also supports people facing compassion fatigue and major life changes.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Paul uses a blend of somatic methods and Internal Family Systems ideas alongside compassionate enquiry. Sessions mix talking with attention to bodily sensations and internal parts.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and practical challenges.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes. He accepts international clients and holds sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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