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Paul Kemp, BACP

Calm, practical support for anxiety and stress

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Paul

Paul Kemp is a counsellor with four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP credentials, and he focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety. Paul speaks English and offers talking therapy online through several formats.

Paul aims to make the first contact straightforward. He creates an open space where clients can say what is on their mind without fear of being judged.

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Background and approach

He is upfront about areas he does not support, such as addiction and compulsive sexual behaviours, so people know what to expect before they start. In sessions Paul helps people cope with grief and loss and manage life changes. He also supports those dealing with low mood, compassion fatigue and workplace stress.

Conversations are practical and rooted in the client’s own experience, with an emphasis on small steps that can be used between sessions. Paul draws on a range of talking approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses client-centred listening to understand what matters most to the individual.

Narrative ideas help people reframe difficult stories they carry about themselves. He also uses mindfulness practices to help calm the body and mind during times of high stress. Paul usually explains options and then works with the person to find what feels most useful.

The aim is to build coping skills and clearer thinking that fit everyday life.

How Paul’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely and follows what the client brings, which helps when stress or anxiety feel overwhelming and muddled.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without being swept away by them. These techniques can help reduce moment-to-moment distress and build calmer responses to triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul discusses different ways of working and tailors the mix to a person’s needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about methods are made together, so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow more face-to-face interaction and non-verbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work and family life and allow ongoing support from wherever the client is based in the UK.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Paul typically help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career worries, depression, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.
What is the general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on listening first, then using client-centred conversation, narrative work and mindfulness to find workable steps.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Paul has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Paul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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