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Paul Prescott

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Paul Prescott

United Kingdom

Mindful counsellor for men's wellbeing

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Values-based work

About Paul

Paul Prescott is a counsellor who focuses on men’s wellbeing and on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship or intimacy concerns. He brings a calm, steady presence and aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings. He explains the steps clearly and supports people who are nervous about starting therapy.

He uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. That might include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural ways of looking at thoughts and feelings, or work that looks at attachment and emotional bonds. Sessions are conversational and practical, with space for reflection and small actions to try between meetings.

Paul has seven years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which he lists as his credential. His background includes supporting people through grief, trauma and bereavement, as well as helping with addictions, sleeping problems and compassion fatigue. He also works with issues around self‑esteem, body image, commitment and communication.

He pays attention to sexual and relationship diversity and has experience with BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture topics. Paul also assists clients dealing with blended family issues, fatherhood concerns and parenting strain. He approaches difficult histories such as domestic violence and abuse with care and focus.

People who prefer a reflective, person-centred style alongside structured methods may find his approach relatable. He aims to create a genuine therapeutic alliance and to help people make choices from their own values and priorities.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Paul commonly draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-based work alongside client-centred ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that align with personal values, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and emotional bonds to help people understand how they relate to others and to heal from past relational hurt. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises an open, non-judgemental relationship where the client leads the pace and topics of conversation, useful for building trust and exploring identity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss these methods and collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful. Goals, preferences and day-to-day needs shape which techniques are used and how sessions are run.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing a quiet check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt exercises, homework and emotional check-ins so they work well at a distance and suit the client's routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

Paul works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy difficulties. He also supports people with addictions, sleep problems, ADHD-related challenges and self-esteem worries.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style blends person-centred listening with practical approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas and acceptance and commitment techniques. Sessions are described as conversational, reflective and aimed at finding steps that fit daily life.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional work experience. That time includes supporting people through bereavement, trauma, relationship challenges and a range of other concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He lists registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and he practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Check any local rules you need to follow in your country before booking.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which options are offered. The therapist or service can clarify whether video, phone or messaging sessions are possible.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. The exact fee will be provided when you check the booking details.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. That process connects you and lets you pick a suitable time.

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