Paul Gledhill

Paul Gledhill is a down-to-earth counsellor who uses a psychodynamic approach to help people understand recurring patterns in their lives. He writes plainly and speaks directly, aiming to make sessions straightforward and practical. He holds a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and has six years of experience, including work with military and emergency services clients that began in 2019.

In sessions he focuses on what keeps causing distress and how past experiences shape present feelings. Psychodynamic work often brings memories and emotions to the surface, and he helps people make sense of those discoveries. That can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma-related struggles.

He also supports people dealing with self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, addictions and major life changes. Additional areas he addresses include abandonment, attachment concerns, body image and communication problems. He aims to help people develop clearer choices and healthier responses to recurring problems.

Paul is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom. He is currently completing a research doctorate investigating how therapy works with military personnel and veterans. Sessions are conducted in English.

People considering therapy are encouraged to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Psychodynamic thinking applied to online therapy

Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and life situations. It helps people notice where old feelings or expectations keep influencing how they respond now, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. The work often involves talking through memories, feelings and the themes that keep returning.

Psychodynamic counselling also explores attachment and how early experiences shape current emotional reactions. This approach can shed light on abandonment, attachment issues and problems with trust or intimacy, helping people make different choices in their relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be worked out together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and adapt the way therapy proceeds so it fits you. That collaboration helps decide how deep or practical sessions should be and what to focus on first.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online working can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family chores and travel, reduce time spent getting to sessions, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to make therapy more manageable alongside everyday life.