About Paul
Paul Bushell offers a straightforward, client-focused approach to talking through immediate problems and longer-term concerns. He uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and sleeping difficulties. Paul also supports work on low mood, self-esteem and motivation.
Paul is a counsellor with NCPS as his listed credential. He has four years of professional experience in the UK and has worked with people facing a range of life challenges.
How Paul works
He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. In sessions he combines a client-centred style with cognitive behavioural therapy. That means he listens closely to what matters to the person and then helps them test out different ways of thinking and acting.
The focus is on simple, achievable steps rather than jargon or long lectures. People come for short-term help for a specific problem or to take more time with deeper concerns. Paul will work at a pace that suits the individual and will adapt practical exercises to everyday life.
He pays attention to sleep routines, coping strategies and ways to boost confidence. Sessions are intended to be calm and straightforward. The goal is to make small, useful changes that add up over time.
Paul offers both focused support and longer-term conversations depending on what someone wants.
Paul lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Paul works with
The areas below are the ones Paul selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Paul uses talking therapy online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person first. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the client set the agenda. This approach suits people who need a space to make sense of feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will collaborate with each person to decide what to try first and when to adjust methods. Choices are based on the individual’s goals, day-to-day routine and what feels most useful for them.
Online therapy is delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a more conversational style. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins or when fitting short sessions into a busy day. These options give flexibility so people can fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
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