- Years in practice
- 8
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Paul
Paul Keshishian is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and low self-esteem. He supports those struggling with motivation, coping with life changes and building confidence. Paul aims to make the first step feel manageable and offers steady support along the way.
He draws on eight years of professional experience and earlier work in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. That background shaped how he talks about addiction, relapse prevention and practical coping strategies.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with an emphasis on small, usable steps clients can try between meetings. Paul creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about difficult feelings. He listens for patterns that make problems worse and helps clients test different ways of responding.
Conversations often include setting realistic goals and checking what works in day-to-day life. When grief, family tensions or relationship intimacy issues come up, Paul helps people organise their thoughts and plan next steps. He also works with career stress, anger and eating concerns in ways that relate to everyday routines.
Coaching-style guidance is available for those wanting practical direction alongside therapy. Sessions typically focus on what a person wants to change now and what’s realistic to achieve. Paul encourages collaboration, so people leave with clear tasks to practise between meetings.
This approach suits someone who wants sensible, experience-based support for common life problems.
What Paul works with
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- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
Approaches and how online therapy can help
Paul uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is goal-focused problem solving, which breaks larger worries into small steps and checks what works in daily life; this helps with stress, anxiety and motivation. Another key approach involves relapse prevention strategies drawn from addiction work, which look at triggers, routines and coping plans to reduce harmful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try methods in session, and adjust based on what the person finds most helpful. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to goals, whether the priority is reducing anxiety, staying sober, or improving confidence.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations, phone works well when bandwidth is low, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make therapy more flexible, allowing people to fit support around work, childcare or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Paul
What problems does Paul help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing grief, anger, career strain, eating concerns and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His sessions are direct and practical, focusing on short-term goals and actions. Conversations combine listening with planning and simple tasks to try between sessions.
What relevant background does he have?
Paul has eight years of experience and previously worked for 12 years in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. That experience informs his approach to addiction and relapse prevention.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP, which is shown as his provided credential. He is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Paul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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