Paul Johnson

Down, depressed and hopeless? Burdened by anxiety? Or feeling stuck, inadequate or disconnected?

We’ll work together to help you express and understand what's troubling you so you can recover and live in a more fulfilling way.

In the safe and confidential space of counselling, you can tell me about your experiences and voice your feelings, however difficult they might be. This in itself can bring relief and healing.

Through our work, you may also reach a new understanding of the causes of your unhappiness. This can help you escape the shackles of the past.

Ultimately, counselling can help you make changes so you can lead a richer and more satisfying life.

Of course, there are no guarantees. But in my experience, most people find they make real progress through counselling. For some, it can be life-changing.

Call me on 07866 314197 and leave a message or email using the form on the left. I'll get back to you and we can agree whether to book in a first session.

How counselling could help you

• Break free from old patterns that have been holding you back.

• Cope better with your problems.

• Recover from damaging experiences so they no longer limit you.

• Get through a crisis.

• Recover from a loss.

• Learn to accept yourself and feel more confident in facing challenges.

• Build closer relationships with those you care about.

• Make changes so life feels more enjoyable and meaningful.

• Feel better about yourself, your life and your future.

I'm an integrative counsellor. This means I recognise the value of a range of different therapeutic approaches and will work with you to find what suits you best.

Most of my training has been in the person-centred approach and in psychodynamic counselling.

The person-centred approach is based on the belief that we all have the capacity to grow and find our own way forward. The counsellor’s role is to offer a genuine, accepting and understanding relationship in which that can happen rather than to diagnose or direct.

Meanwhile, the psychodynamic approach recognises that our early experiences and relationships shape how we feel and behave today, often in ways we’re not fully aware of. The counsellor helps you explore those patterns and understand where they come from so you have more freedom to change.

I am also trained in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. If you prefer to focus on what you want instead of the problems that have been holding you back, this approach can help you make changes fast. 

Coming to counselling can be daunting and may take a lot of courage. We'll talk through what you hope to get from counselling and we can agree how we'll work together. You can also ask me any questions you might have about the process.

If you don't think the first session has been helpful, I won't charge you for it.