Counsellor profile
Paul Kemp, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- Narrative work
- Mindfulness
About Paul
Paul Kemp is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years of professional experience and works with stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, coping with life changes and coaching. Sessions are conducted in English and based in the United Kingdom.
Paul aims for straightforward conversations about what is causing strain. He focuses on hearing what matters to the person in front of him and on practical ways to manage pressure and emotions. He avoids work with addiction, compulsive sexual behaviours and other psychosexual issues, and makes that clear before beginning work together.
In practice Paul draws on client-centred methods. That means he pays close attention to how someone describes their experience and follows their lead in session. He also uses elements of narrative work to help people make sense of difficult events and of mindfulness to build quieter, more present moments.
Paul also uses existential ideas to look at values, meaning and the decisions people face. Internal Family Systems approaches are used when exploring different parts of a person’s inner life and how those parts relate. He explains these approaches in plain language and chooses what to use with each person based on their needs.
Short, clear sessions are offered with straightforward goals agreed early on. The first meeting is used to clarify what someone wants to address and to agree how the sessions will run. Paul encourages simple, realistic steps between meetings to help people manage stress and make steady progress.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to how someone describes their difficulties and following their lead. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to make their own decisions about change.Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives. It can help shift perspectives on painful events and open up different ways of acting in work, relationships and daily life.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices so moments of stress are less overwhelming. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with ongoing pressure.
Paul treats finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative task. He will talk through the options and try methods that match a person's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about which ideas to use are made together and can be reviewed as work continues.
The biography does not list which session formats are currently offered online. Please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often offer this flexibility so sessions can slot into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, coping with life changes and coaching.
What style of counselling does he use?
He uses client-centred work and narrative approaches, together with mindfulness and internal family systems ideas. The focus is on plain conversation and practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working in counselling.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP on his profile.
Can I book sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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