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Paul Currie, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

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Paul Currie offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by life. He greets worried parents and individuals with straightforward, steady help. Paul keeps sessions simple and focused so people can get through rough patches and start to feel more capable again.

He sees stress, anxiety, depression and mood disorders including bipolar. He also helps with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, low self-esteem and relationship and intimacy concerns. Other areas he works on include sleep and eating difficulties, anger, ADHD, career strain and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Paul trained to professional standards and holds BACP accreditation, which means he meets national counselling guidelines. He has five years of experience supporting people in the United Kingdom and works in English. His style is integrative, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person.

Sessions are shaped by what comes up and what the client feels ready to try. Paul aims for practical tools alongside space to talk and reflect. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, so therapy can fit around family life and work.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on his availability.

Practical approaches for online therapy and recovery

Paul often uses a blend of evidence-based techniques that focus on present problems and coping skills. Cognitive-style methods help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression and stress. Behavioural strategies break difficulties into manageable steps, helping with sleep, eating, routines and addictive behaviours.

He tailors the approach with each person. Finding the right method is a collaborative process - the therapist and client discuss what feels helpful and adjust as work progresses. Goals, personal preferences and day-to-day demands guide decisions about methods and pacing.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which add flexibility. Video sessions suit conversations that benefit from face-to-face contact. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are handy for ongoing reflection between sessions or for people who prefer writing to speaking.

Overall, online therapy makes it easier to fit regular work on problems into busy lives, while still allowing therapists to use practical techniques and paced support.

What issues does he help with?

Paul works with stress, anxiety and depression as well as trauma, grief and addictions. He also supports people with sleep and eating difficulties, anger, ADHD and relationship and intimacy concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses an integrative approach, drawing on evidence-based techniques and tailoring methods to each person. Sessions mix practical strategies with space to talk things through.

How long has he been practising?

He has five years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom. That experience covers a broad range of concerns and life changes.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is accredited by the BACP, which reflects national counselling standards, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Paul Currie, BACP

Background and approach

Practical approaches for online therapy and recovery

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety