Paul Linger
BACP
Warm counsellor for anger and life stressors
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- Focus on practical steps
- Strengths based
- Respectful and sensitive
About Paul
Paul Linger is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people work through stress, anxiety, anger and a wide range of life challenges. He supports people dealing with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, grief and self‑esteem concerns. Paul also works with issues around parenting, intimacy, eating, career changes and bipolar mood difficulties.
Paul brings four years of professional practice to his work and draws on a longer background in mental health services. He has worked in autism and additional needs, addictions and youth work, and in social care. More recently he has provided care in a community mental health setting within the NHS and runs a private practice in the UK.
His style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as on understanding patterns that keep people stuck. He believes the person in the room is the expert on their own life and looks to build on existing strengths.
Paul uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. That can include cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment‑informed ways of working and elements of person‑centred practice. He adapts plans to match the client's needs and goals.
People who choose to work with him can expect respectful, sensitive and compassionate support. Paul aims to provide a space to make steady changes, learn new ways of coping and move towards a more manageable life.
Paul brings four years of professional practice to his work and draws on a longer background in mental health services. He has worked in autism and additional needs, addictions and youth work, and in social care. More recently he has provided care in a community mental health setting within the NHS and runs a private practice in the UK.
His style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as on understanding patterns that keep people stuck. He believes the person in the room is the expert on their own life and looks to build on existing strengths.
Paul uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. That can include cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment‑informed ways of working and elements of person‑centred practice. He adapts plans to match the client's needs and goals.
People who choose to work with him can expect respectful, sensitive and compassionate support. Paul aims to provide a space to make steady changes, learn new ways of coping and move towards a more manageable life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Paul’s approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people test and change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and anger management. Attachment‑based work looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and helps people build different ways of relating and managing emotion.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paul will discuss what feels most useful, try methods in session and adjust plans based on what helps you meet your goals. He aims to match techniques to each person's needs and preferences rather than using a one‑size‑fits‑all model.
If you are considering online therapy, please check the session options when you book as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. They can allow shorter check‑ins when needed and let people choose a setting that reduces time spent travelling. Confirm available formats before booking so the practical arrangements fit your everyday life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 386075
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paul commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions and relationship difficulties, plus trauma, depression, grief and self‑esteem issues.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He works in a warm, interactive way and treats people with respect and sensitivity. Sessions mix practical steps with exploring patterns that maintain problems.
What relevant background does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of professional counselling experience and spent additional time working in autism support, addictions, youth work and social care.
What credentials and region are listed?
Paul is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.