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Paul Cleland, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression

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Paul Cleland is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and the daily strain of life changes. He focuses on practical support so people can feel steadier and more able to cope. Paul works in English and offers sessions for people inside and outside the United Kingdom.

He brings ten years of experience to his work and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

Paul believes people are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative process. He aims to help clients notice and use their strengths to move through difficulties. Paul combines talking approaches with body-focused work.

He uses somatic methods to help with emotions that feel stuck in the body and Internal Family Systems to understand different parts of the self. These ways of working are practical and grounded rather than overly technical. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

Paul explains how an approach may help and then works with each person to choose what fits best. He supports people through grief, anger, feelings of isolation, compassion fatigue and issues like guilt, shame and forgiveness. Cost depends on location and a subscription model is used for sessions, which can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Working with body and parts in online therapy

Paul uses Somatic Therapy to help people notice how emotions show up in the body and to gently release tension or stuck sensations; this can be useful for stress, anxiety and processing grief. Internal Family Systems helps identify different parts of a person - for example inner critics or wounded parts - and creates space for understanding and healing.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Paul will talk with each person about their needs, goals and comfort with different methods, then suggest a way forward. The plan can be adjusted as work progresses so the approach fits each person's pace and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face style conversations and body-aware work, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing reflection or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments, and to keep continuity when life is busy.

What problems can Paul help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes, as well as grief, anger and compassion fatigue.

How would he approach my concerns?

Paul uses a mix of talking and body-focused methods, including somatic work and Internal Family Systems, to help people notice patterns and release trapped feelings.

How much experience does he have?

Paul has worked in counselling for ten years and brings that clinical experience to sessions.

What credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and countries are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Paul accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Work can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How does cost and payment work?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with 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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Experience: 10 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Paul Cleland, BACP

Background and approach

Working with body and parts in online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety