Paul Hunt, BACP

Paul Hunt welcomes people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or worn out and want a calmer way forward. He introduces a straightforward, down-to-earth style so conversations feel natural. Paul aims to make it easier to talk about what matters, even when the words are hard to find.

He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, ADHD and trauma. He also supports people facing career strain, questions about identity, parenting stress and problems with sleep or eating. Beyond labels, he focuses on the person in front of him and the everyday struggles they carry.

Paul uses several approaches to counselling, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, existential ideas, mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing. Sessions look different depending on what someone needs - sometimes reflective conversation, sometimes practical strategies to change thoughts and behaviours, sometimes space to consider life meaning and choices.

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Paul offers sessions online by video, phone, live chat or messaging so people can connect from wherever they are in the United Kingdom. Materials and suggestions are practical and aimed at small, manageable changes.

Paul’s manner is warm and present. He listens closely and aims to help people notice patterns that cause pain. The goal is not to fix you but to help you come to terms with your story and find clearer, steadier steps forward.

How Paul uses therapy approaches online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel heard and understood. It helps when someone needs a compassionate space to talk through feelings and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adapt methods as needed. This is a collaborative process where approaches are tried and adjusted to suit how someone responds and what feels most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.