- Person-centred led
- Practical support
- LGBT aware
About Paul
Paul Cromie is a counsellor with four years of professional experience. He holds NCPS accreditation and works from the United Kingdom. He describes his approach as integrative with a strong emphasis on person-centred work, where the client leads the agenda in each session.
Paul worked for many years in broadcasting and journalism, including television and radio roles. He has also supported students learning broadcasting and journalism at a college, helping them take practical first steps into the media. That background informs a straightforward, conversational style in sessions.
Sessions start with a brief discussion of the counselling agreement, then move into what the client wishes to talk about that day. Paul aims to create space for people to tell their story and to listen without imposing a set plan. He balances this with tools drawn from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches when they suit the person’s goals.
He commonly helps with stress, anxiety, issues around sexuality and LGBT concerns, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes. Additional areas he focuses on include attachment and abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, isolation and panic attacks.
Paul’s style is plain and practical. He works collaboratively and prefers short, clear conversations that stay focused on what matters to the client. If someone wants to explore whether his way of working fits them, they can begin with the short intake steps described on the site.
Approaches used online and how they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities. The counsellor follows the client’s lead and helps them make sense of their experience without directing the agenda. This suits people who want a conversational, supportive space to talk through problems.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers clear ideas and exercises for managing anxiety, panic and unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT can be useful for people wanting practical steps to reduce distress.
Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and grounding techniques. It helps with stress, rumination and being more present in everyday life by teaching short practices that can be used between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful based on a person’s goals and preferences, and adapt methods as therapy progresses. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to what the individual finds most helpful.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quieter check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Many people find these practical benefits helpful when making therapy part of everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paul commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues such as attachment, body image, panic attacks and men’s issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Paul practices an integrative approach with a strong person-centred emphasis. He lets the client lead each session while drawing on cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques when helpful.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of counselling experience and a background in broadcasting and journalism, including roles in television, radio and college teaching.
Where is he based and how is he accredited?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.