Counsellor profile
Paul Linger, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online counselling options- CBT
- Attachment work
- ACT elements
About Paul
Counsellor Paul Linger is a BACP counsellor with four years of professional experience. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and other life changes.
Paul describes the person in front of him as the expert on their own life. He aims to build on the client’s strengths and practical resources. Sessions are conversational and focused on what is causing difficulty now and what can help in the coming weeks.
Before his private work Paul spent around ten years in mental health services. That included roles in autism and additional needs, addictions, youth work and social care. He also has recent experience in a community mental health service within the NHS in the UK.
Paul’s practice draws on a mix of approaches. He uses cognitive behavioural techniques alongside attachment-based and client-centred ideas. Dialectical behaviour principles and elements of acceptance and commitment work also appear in his sessions where they fit the client’s goals.
His style is interactive and direct. Paul aims to offer clear options for coping, thinking and behaviour rather than long theoretical explanations. He encourages simple experiments between sessions and practical ways to test what changes help.
People who choose to work with Paul usually want hands-on ways to reduce distress, sort relationship problems or manage ongoing difficulties such as addiction, eating issues or mood swings. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before booking a first session.
How Paul uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, choose values that matter and try small committed actions. It suits people struggling with anxiety, low mood or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives practical steps to test different ways of coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early experiences affect current trust and closeness. It can help with intimacy difficulties and attachment issues.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Paul will discuss different methods with each person and agree a plan based on needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusts if the approach does not feel helpful.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, phone-only talks when bandwidth is limited, or regular sessions without needing to travel. These practical benefits are why many people choose remote counselling with registered or accredited professionals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
Paul works in a conversational, interactive way. He focuses on practical coping, short experiments and clear options for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counselling experience and around ten years of prior work in mental health services.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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