Paul Weeden, BACP

Paul Weeden works with people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or big life changes. He helps with everyday problems like low self-esteem, sleep trouble, motivation, career strain and grief. Paul aims to make the first step feel manageable and calm for anyone concerned about ageing, addiction or family tensions.

He brings 15 years of experience in counselling practice across the United Kingdom. Sessions focus on open conversation where clients can talk without feeling judged. Paul often teaches breathing and simple relaxation techniques to ease immediate overwhelm and to support better sleep.

His approach blends practical problem-solving with talking therapies. He uses client-centred methods to follow each person’s priorities, and cognitive behavioural ideas to spot patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices are used to help people stay present and reduce stress in daily life.

Paul also supports people looking to rebalance work and personal life. He works on routines, habits and meaningful activities that make everyday life feel more manageable. He encourages steady, realistic steps rather than sudden change.

Paul has particular experience helping people with parenting and school-related pressures, career planning, and coping after separation. He accepts international clients who can work in English. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps people find their next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and introduces simple tools to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve focus.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust methods to match a client’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what the person needs.

The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practise breathing and relaxation techniques in their normal daily routines, and makes it simpler to keep sessions during work or family commitments.