Paul Weeden

• Stress and anxiety
• Breathing techniques
• CBT and mindfulness

About Paul

Paul Weeden helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties and depression using practical conversations and evidence-informed techniques. He uses breathing and relaxation exercises and encourages healthier routines and interests to reduce overwhelm. Paul is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 15 years of experience.

He works in a straightforward way, listening first to what concerns someone most and then agreeing clear steps to try. Sessions often include talking through problems, practising breathing and relaxation strategies, and planning simple changes to daily life that can improve balance and energy. He also supports people with sleep problems, anger, grief and intimacy-related issues.

Paul has experience with addiction-related difficulties, including drug and alcohol problems, and with managing compassion fatigue. He also addresses relationship and communication problems, commitment concerns, and issues around separation and divorce. He can help people with long-term patterns such as attachment or avoidant tendencies, and with questions linked to autism or other neurodiversity.

He offers practical help for parents and high-school aged young people around routine, planning and managing academic work, and for adults facing ageing and geriatric concerns. Where helpful, sessions draw on cognitive behavioural methods and solution-focused tasks to set achievable goals.

Paul combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and mindfulness practice to explore how past patterns affect current life. His approach aims to be clear, directive when needed, and focused on small, manageable steps towards better day-to-day coping.

How his methods translate to online counselling

Paul draws on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in sessions. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens and encourages the client to lead the conversation, helping them clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on practical steps - identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce stress and low mood.

He also uses mindfulness techniques such as simple breathing and relaxation exercises to help manage overwhelm and improve sleep. These approaches suit problems like anxiety, stress, low mood and difficulties with routine or motivation. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work; the counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on goals and preferences.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow exercises such as guided breathing to be practised together and for plans to be set that fit everyday life.

Topics Paul lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coaching
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy

Questions about Paul

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the main concerns he helps people with, and he uses breathing and relaxation techniques alongside other methods.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred approaches combined with cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas, along with solution-focused tasks.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical problems.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he provide?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.