Paul Laskowski, BACP

Paul Laskowski is a counsellor with a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Bath Spa University and seven years of experience in mental health services. He has worked with people dealing with trauma, addiction, low mood and anxiety. He aims to create a compassionate space where clients can speak openly and start to make practical changes.

Paul uses an integrative approach that blends several counselling styles to suit each person. Sessions focus on helping clients re-establish healthy boundaries and build everyday coping skills. He offers live sessions of 30 to 45 minutes and will discuss the right pacing for each person.

His practice draws on person-centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural methods, solution-focused ideas and motivational interviewing to support change. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on what helps day to day. He works collaboratively to set achievable steps between sessions.

Paul also supports people coping with relationship strains, grief, career stresses, parenting pressures and issues such as addiction or ADHD. He is willing to help clients find another counsellor if the match doesn’t feel right. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.

People can expect straightforward discussion, practical tools and gentle challenge when needed. The aim is to leave sessions with clear next steps and skills to manage stressful moments. He asks prospective clients to check the session options before booking.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on what matters most in life. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and situations where clients want clearer direction.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and patterns in relationships, helping people better understand and shift how they respond emotionally to close others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life and to keep sessions regular. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to access support from a different region. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.