Counsellor profile
Paul Prescott, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 7 years of experience
Counsellor for relationships and emotional concerns
Continue with PaulAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (382437)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Paul supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Paul
BACP. Paul Prescott has seven years of counselling experience and works from the United Kingdom. He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, grief, addiction and a range of other concerns mentioned below.
Paul describes his work as collaborative. He aims to create an authentic therapeutic relationship where people can talk through their present difficulties and work towards clearer thinking and personal change. He uses everyday language and practical conversation rather than clinical jargon.
His approach is integrative and draws on several therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). He says these methods guide how he helps with patterns in relationships, emotional regulation and unhelpful thinking.
Paul also lists work with issues such as trauma and abuse, bereavement, parenting and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, communication problems, blended family issues, BDSM and kink, and some personality-related concerns. He supports people across LGBT topics and addiction-related struggles.
Sessions are presented as a cooperative process aimed at clarity and personal growth. He encourages clients to reflect on meaning and values and to make choices that fit their own priorities. For new clients the first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions
Paul works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) among other approaches. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small meaningful steps towards them, which can help with low mood and feeling stuck. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and is often used to tackle anxiety, unhelpful thinking and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul intends to explore what fits with each person's goals, preferences and life situation and to agree on ways of working together. This is a collaborative process where methods may be blended to match what the client needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online appointments to maintain consistency of support while adapting session length or timing to suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
Paul works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, grief, addictions and a wide range of other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises an integrative, collaborative counselling style that uses clear conversation and relationship-focused work.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional counselling experience.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients as part of his practice.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin counselling?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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