Paul Kemp, BACP
Calm, practical counselling for life changes
Details
| Name | Paul Kemp |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Paul
Paul Kemp is a counsellor with four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns and depression. He also supports those facing compassion fatigue, life changes and those seeking coaching for personal goals.
Paul aims to create a straightforward, non-judgemental space. He invites clients to share thoughts and feelings at their own pace. He emphasises practical conversation and steady support rather than overly technical language.
Background and approach
In sessions he listens for the stories people tell about themselves. He uses narrative ideas to help people notice and reframe unhelpful patterns. He blends client-centred listening with mindfulness and elements of existential reflection to keep work grounded and relevant.
Paul also draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to help people name different parts of themselves and understand internal conflict. He works collaboratively to identify small, realistic changes that fit daily life. He does not provide support for addiction, compulsive sexual behaviours, or other psychosexual issues.
Practical steps are part of his approach. Paul supports clients who want to build self-esteem, manage worry, recover from loss, or rethink career direction. He frames therapy as a shared process where clients set the pace and goals.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Career difficulties among the things Paul works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: 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 Narrative and Client-Centred Work Online
Paul often uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories that shape their decisions. This approach helps separate a person from their problems and opens space to rewrite difficult narratives. It is useful for work on identity, career doubts and feelings after loss.He also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. This approach gives people time to reflect and be understood without pressure. Existential ideas are sometimes woven in to explore meaning, responsibility and choices when life feels uncertain.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Paul works collaboratively to identify what fits a person's needs, goals and preferences. Together they try different ways of working and adjust the approach as sessions progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits short check-ins and messaging allows ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people juggling work, family and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Paul commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career worries and depression, plus compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and straightforward, with active listening and practical tools rather than technical jargon.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of everyday mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is accredited with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs and payments handled?
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?
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