Paul Laskowski, BACP | Therapist in United Kingdom

Integrative approach
30-45 minute sessions
Works with codependency

About Paul

Paul Laskowski is a counsellor with a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Bath Spa University and seven years working in mental health. He has supported people dealing with trauma, addiction, low mood and anxiety. Paul aims to create an individualised space where people can start to rebuild boundaries and develop coping skills for day-to-day life.

Paul uses an integrative style that draws on several approaches. He often uses client-centred work to follow the person’s pace and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify and change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused ideas help when feelings and relationships are central to the issue.

Sessions typically focus on practical steps and short-term goals as well as deeper patterns that affect mood and behaviour. Paul works collaboratively with each person to identify what matters most and to trial new ways of responding. He also discusses referral options if the match does not feel right.

People bring a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, bereavement, codependency and difficulties with intimacy or communication. Paul also supports those coping with career pressures, caregiver strain, first responder issues and life changes.

Sessions are offered in English and Paul accepts international clients. He provides 30-45 minute live sessions and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How Paul uses common approaches online

Paul often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when feelings are difficult; it can help with anxiety, low mood and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and then try practical experiments to change them; this is useful for stress, sleep and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paul will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that suit the person. He treats the choice as collaborative and will adjust the plan if something does not fit.

Check the current session options before booking to confirm how Paul offers online meetings. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations when international sessions are helpful. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, use online work to deliver focused, goal-orientated sessions as well as deeper emotion-focused conversations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paul commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, low mood and addiction, plus issues like grief, codependency and intimacy-related problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Paul uses an integrative, client-centred style that combines practical problem solving with exploration of feelings and relationship patterns.

How much experience does he have?

Paul has worked in mental health for seven years supporting people with trauma, addiction and mood difficulties.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds BACP registration and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Paul provides live sessions that run for 30 to 45 minutes; confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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