Paul Laskowski

BACP

United Kingdom

Practical, person-centred counselling for change

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 390978

Experience

7 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Integrative approach
   • Short live sessions
   • Works with addiction

   About Paul

   Paul Laskowski holds a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Bath Spa University and has worked in mental health for seven years. He supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, low mood and anxiety. He aims to create a straightforward, compassionate space where you can talk about what matters and set practical goals.

   Paul uses an integrative approach that draws on different counselling styles. He blends person-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused ideas. Motivational Interviewing is also part of how he helps people find motivation for change.

   In sessions he focuses on helping people re-establish healthy boundaries. He also helps develop coping skills for everyday pressures. The work tends to be practical and goal oriented with attention to feelings and relationships.

   Paul describes the experience as individualised and collaborative. If either person feels the match is not right, he will assist in finding another counsellor. Sessions are offered in 30 to 45 minute live appointments.

   He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, self-esteem, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, addiction, and issues linked to work and life purpose. Sessions are provided in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

   People who choose Paul can expect calm, clear conversation and help to build small, sustainable changes that fit day-to-day life.

2. How Paul’s approaches work in online therapy

   Paul draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change, using open questions and reflective listening to build motivation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify values and learn simple skills to live alongside difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-Based ideas focus on patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current feelings and behaviour.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working that suit those aims. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress unfolds.
   
   Online sessions aim to fit into everyday life, letting people work around work, caregiving and travel constraints. The biography lists 30 to 45 minute live sessions, so please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online work can make short focused check-ins easier, reduce commuting, and allow people to meet from different locations while keeping therapy consistent.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

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

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife 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

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

   Paul supports people with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low mood, self-esteem and relationship difficulties.

   How would you describe Paul’s therapeutic style?

   He uses an integrative, person-centred style that is practical and collaborative, combining conversational support with goal-focused techniques.

   What is his professional background?

   Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has seven years of experience in mental health settings.

   Which professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

   He is a BACP registrant and practises from the United Kingdom.

   Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

   What session formats does he offer?

   The biography states Paul offers 30 to 45 minute live sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

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

   How do I begin working with him?

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

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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