Paul Linger, BACP
Paul Linger is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Paul
Paul Linger is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. He works with issues including addiction, trauma, grief and self-esteem. Paul writes plainly and offers a calm, respectful presence to guide people through difficult changes.
He believes clients are the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions are warm and interactive, with a focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Paul aims to make the process straightforward and understandable. Paul has four years of professional experience and a longer background working in mental health settings. That background includes roles in autism and additional needs services, addiction support, youth work, social care and work within the NHS community mental health service.
His approach blends several well-known methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred work, attachment-based thinking and acceptance and commitment ideas. He adapts the style and tools to suit each person’s goals and situation. People who want support for life transitions, parenting pressures, career strain or complex emotional issues will find a practical focus in sessions.
Paul emphasises small steps, clearer thinking and stronger emotional regulation to help people move forward. He describes himself as respectful, sensitive and compassionate. Paul offers a collaborative space where people can set their own pace and work towards more manageable daily life and relationships.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386075 | July 2026 |
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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paul lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will discuss different methods and together decide which fits your needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and he adapts techniques as therapy progresses to match what is proving helpful.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let you have face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can work when video is difficult or bandwidth is low, and messaging or live chat can suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier. These options provide flexibility and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Paul help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief and relationship issues, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
Paul describes a warm, interactive style that treats people with respect and sensitivity. He focuses on practical steps and uses a collaborative way of working.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience plus a decade of earlier work in mental health roles across services such as autism support, addictions, youth work and social care.
What accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
Paul is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats do sessions come in?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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