Paul Weeden, BACP

Paul Weeden is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 15 years of professional experience and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists. He specialises in supporting people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career challenges and addictions, and he also works with relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger and coping with life changes.

Paul has particular experience with adolescents and their parents, helping high-school aged young people navigate separation, shifts in routine and lifestyle, and the planning and management of academic work. He combines practical strategies with emotional support, sharing breathing and relaxation techniques to help reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping.

His approach emphasises a non-judgmental, supportive space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Paul encourages balanced work and personal life, healthier daily routines and engagement in creative, meaningful activities, viewing lifestyle adjustments as an important part of the healing and growth process. He offers coaching-style support alongside therapeutic work to empower clients to make sustainable changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Paul integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to tailor support to each person. Client-centered therapy creates a respectful, affirming space where the therapist follows the client's concerns and helps them find their own solutions; this approach is useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships and processing life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, lift mood and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness-based work teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help manage stress, reduce overwhelm and improve sleep and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paul works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals and personal preferences, adapting methods over time so the work fits the individual rather than applying a single technique in every case.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, study or family life, and allow therapists and registered professionals to support people who live far apart or travel frequently while maintaining continuity of care.