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Paul Keshishian, BACP

Practical, steady support for stress and anxiety

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

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About Paul

Paul Keshishian offers calm, practical support for people struggling with stress and anxiety. He aims to make the first step feel manageable. Paul writes in a warm, direct way and focuses on building a simple plan with each person he meets.

He has eight years of professional experience and uses that time to guide conversations toward clear goals. Paul has a background in working at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for 12 years, where he supported people with addictions and motivation.

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Background and approach

That experience informs how he talks about coping and relapse prevention. Sessions are straightforward and non-judgemental. Paul helps people talk through self-esteem, confidence, grief, and career concerns.

He also supports work on eating, intimacy-related worries, parenting stress and anger management. Paul works with practical steps as well as talking therapy. He helps people set small, achievable actions and checks progress each week.

Conversations also cover coping with life changes and planning for the future. People can expect a calm, steady approach that focuses on what matters most to them. Paul encourages honesty and aims to make sessions useful from the start.

He supports people as they move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Paul draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood. This involves short exercises and practice tasks between sessions to build confidence.

Another approach concentrates on coping skills and relapse prevention for addictions and strong urges. It teaches clear routines, spotting triggers and planning alternative responses to help people stay on track with their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul works collaboratively to choose methods that suit a person’s goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can fit short check-ins or flexible scheduling. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.
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Questions people ask

What issues does Paul focus on?
He works with stress and anxiety and offers help for addictions, low self-esteem, grief, anger and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Paul uses a practical, conversational style that sets clear goals and small actions to try between sessions.
What is his experience working with clients?
He has eight years of professional experience and previously worked for 12 years in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the person’s needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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