Paul Linger, BACP
Practical, person-centred support for life challenges
Details
| Name | Paul Linger |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Paul
Paul Linger is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues and grief. He also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting pressures, eating and body-image issues, and major life changes. Paul uses a straightforward, respectful approach that treats each person as the expert on their own life.
He draws on four years of professional practice alongside a longer background in mental health roles.
Background and approach
That earlier work included autism and additional needs services, addiction support, youth work, social care and community mental health within the NHS. This variety informs how he tailors sessions to different situations. Paul mixes Narrative-influenced thinking with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural techniques.
He also uses attachment-aware and client-centred ways of working to shape conversations. Sessions aim to help people tell their story differently, notice what matters, and try small changes that fit their life. His style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity and practical steps.
Paul works collaboratively to set goals and adapt methods as progress is made. He frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s views and priorities guide the work. People seeking help can expect clear language, steady support and a focus on real-life problems.
Paul offers appointments via video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines and needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Paul works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Paul directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Paul directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How different approaches work online
Paul commonly blends Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-aware work. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and try out alternative ways of speaking about problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on what matters to someone and on small actions that fit their values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-Based approaches pay attention to how early relationships shape how people relate now and can help with intimacy, trust and connection issues.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches suit their goals and preferences, and adapt the plan as progress is made. It is a shared process rather than a fixed programme.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing expressions matters, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging helps people process thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy days while still getting regular support from registered or accredited professionals.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting pressures, grief and many other life challenges listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The style is warm and interactive, with respect and sensitivity. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps that match the client’s priorities.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of direct therapy experience and around a decade working in mental health roles such as autism services, addiction support, youth work and community mental health within the NHS.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be held by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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