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Hi, I’m Paul Parkin.

Paul Parkin

I’m a qualified therapist and coach for life, I can support you from the comfort of your own home.

Get an AFFORDABLE online therapy session with me today, my experience and insight will help you move forward fast!.

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Life’s challenges – What online counselling and therapy can help with

Depression

Online counselling and therapy for depression and anxiety.Depression can destroy lives. Online counselling and life coaching with an experienced therapist can provide you with the tools and strategies to break free from depression. Read more.

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Relationships

Online counselling and therapy for relationshipsProblems in your relationship? Difficulties starting a new relationship? Learn how to improve your relationship using therapeutic tools to create a happy and healthy relationship. Read more.

Gender and crossdressing

Why do I cross dress online counselling support.Why do I cross-dress? Why do men cross-dress? If you are struggling with either of these questions, then speaking to a counsellor with experience in the cross dressing field will help. If you or a loved one requires support, I am here to help. Read more.

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Stress at work

Online counselling and therapy for stress at work.Stressed at work?
Learn better ways of working using the ‘SMART’ model combined with life coaching tools and strategies to work more effectively. Read more.

Parenting and attachment

Online counselling and therapy for parenting and attachment.Are you struggling to connect with your children? Is your relationship failing? Would you like a better relationship with your parents or siblings? Human relationships are vital to our well-being, talk to me about your worries and together we can build stronger and more resilient relationships with those close to you. Read more.

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Online counselling and therapy for OCD - obsessive compulsive disorder.Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is often related to anxiety and fear. Exploring your fears with an online counsellor can quickly reduce the symptoms of OCD and set you free to live a happier life. Read more.

Expat counselling

Online counselling for expat.As an expat we sometimes have the issues we moved with, in addition to the new added pressures of being in unfamiliar surroundings, with people we don’t know how to connect with, expat counselling can help. Read more.

Intensive counselling

Intensive counselling or residential counselling combines therapy during a relaxing holiday. Working together each day you will make fast progress towards a happy and healthier future.

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Other life challenges online counselling can help with

How does online counselling and online therapy work?

First of all, we all experience situations and feelings which we struggle with at some point in our lives, and at times, these challenges can be difficult to manage, online counselling can help.

Online Counselling and online therapy is a convenient way to share your worries, make sense of your thoughts and feelings and start working through them with a caring professional with the compassion and skills to help you.

Online counselling is just a click away. Let's get started today and live a happier life.

Talking about personal aspects of our lives may feel daunting at first, most people find it a great relief simply to be listened to and heard, consequently sharing your worries is the best way to solve them, a problem shared is a problem fixed, that’s my goal.

You can communicate with me in lots of convenient ways:
Skype – TypeChat, Phone or a Video call
Messenger – TypeChat, Phone or Video
Whatsapp – TypeChat, Phone or Video
Email

A good counsellor is a caring, skilled professional, I won’t judge you, I will make the counselling journey as easy as possible for you. I have worked hard to remove a lot of the barriers to seeking professional help and support.

My aim is to provide you with therapeutic tools to make things better, furthermore the strategies you will learn will not only get you through your difficult ‘now’ but they will go on helping you deal with all of life’s challenges throughout your entire life.

Whatever your issues, stress, relationship difficulties, break-ups, bereavement or past abuse, these are just some of the issues which often compound problems and effect our emotional well-ness.

As a result, online counselling and therapy can begin to unravel, not only the small stuff but the more complex issues, together we can build a stronger ‘self’ and foundations for your future.

In conclusion, online counselling and therapy is really about learning about ourselves, improving self awareness and confidence and learning how to cope better with the challenges.

A clearer perspective and understanding of what makes us tick, makes us more confident and better equipped emotionally to deal with current challenges, as well as any future problems.

“Paul is an experienced online counsellor who used his compassion and knowledge to guide me to a better place”.

Paul Parkin Online Counselling, Therapy and Life Coaching.

Paul Parkin Online Counselling, Therapy and Life Coaching.

The counsellor’s story
A few years ago during a difficult period of my own life, I really benefited from counselling. The acceptance, insight and unconditional positive regard I received from my counsellor inspired me to train and become a counsellor/therapist.

I’ve now worked in counselling for 16 years since qualifying in 2002. For me there is no better feeling than helping someone to reach their full potential and happiness.

I started offering online counselling 13 years ago to improve counselling services in terms of accessibility, convenience, cost and to reduce the stigma counselling had at that time.

Furthermore, by removing those barriers, I am able to reach out and help people by providing a much more accessible and personal counselling experience, which can be tailored to the individuals needs.

Finally, combining counselling models such as humanistic, person centred counselling with practical life coaching strategies, I can support clients through their issues and as a result, provide them with the therapeutic tools to create a happier future from the very beginning of the counselling process.

Paul Parkin – Online Counselling & Life Coaching

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Online therapy and online counselling – the benefits

Accessible

Online counselling and therapy from wherever you are.Online counselling is only a click away, wherever you are in the world, all you need is an internet connection.

Anonymous

Online counselling and therapy offers greater anonymity.Online therapy offers greater anonymity, whether you use live chat, email, telephone or video call.

Convenient

Online counselling and therapy is available from your home or work.Online counselling is available from your home or work, anywhere you have access to the internet.

Affordable

Online counselling and therapy is often better value for money.Online counselling is often better value for money than face to face counselling. Why not try our introductory session?

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Testimonials from recent clients

“After researching and contacting a couple of different therapists, I decided to go with Paul after discussing my requirements (primarily work on a severe phobia, and some self-esteem, anxiety and depression issues) as he came across as friendly, empathetic and knowledgeable.

His approach blended CBT and NLP techniques with some talking therapy, and he was kind and understanding throughout the whole process, always explaining why he was introducing certain actions and how they would help, and always reassuring me and reminding me how much progress I was making, which was invaluable in those moments when I was down and couldn’t see it myself.

I felt validated, listened to, and supported from Paul, and in the 6 months he worked with me, am in a much better place mentally- plus I now have mental tools and techniques on which I can fall back as I need them.

My former phobia is reduced to a stage I would have thought completely impossible, as I’ve suffered from it since as early as I can remember, from childhood. I will continue working on it using what Paul has taught me, and I know my quality of life due to this is much improved.

My advice if anyone is deliberating over hiring Paul is to go for it- he has been wonderful and well worth it, and you feel like a wise friend is guiding you throughout the whole process.

Thanks, Paul, and I will definitely come back to you in future should I need further help.”

Zoe UK,
December 2020

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“I was sceptical about going through the therapy process online / over the phone, but I wouldn’t change anything.

Before speaking to Paul I was mentally in a really bad way, and I couldn’t understand how I felt about anything. I was a serial overthinker. Paul helped me understand myself and has made me feel comfortable and confident in my own skin. He is flexible and easy to talk to and you work through things at your own speed.

The therapy continues outside of the sessions as he gives you “homework” – things to work on in between speaking, that enabled me to learn more about myself than I had ever even expected.

Speaking to Paul has changed my life.”

Anonymous – June 2020

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“My husband and I had been together for 28 years but had been living apart for 14 months when we decided to contact Paul. We had different reasons for contacting him. I was ready to move onto the next phase of my life alone. My husband was determined to work at starting our relationship again.

The ease of contact and the positive reviews of Pauls online counselling service resulted in us starting our counselling sessions. He worked with us individually. It was quite intensive but his supportive and caring approachmade me face issues and ask searching questions of myself, my perceptions and my relationship.

I had previously experienced counselling services but Paul offered a very effective mix of kindness, support and practical techniques which helped me resolve issues from childhood which had affected my life, relationships and mental health. He is the first counsellor who took the time to understand me and question my perceptions. It was quite disturbing in a positive way but it enabled me to trust in him when he asked me to deal with some quite emotionally upsetting feelings. As a result I have closure and I have never regretted it.

As a direct result of our hard work, Pauls insight, direction and support my husband and I are together again, enjoying a totally different relationship and looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together. Our understanding of each other has been enhanced, our intimacy improved, and I can honestly say we enjoy quality time together after 29 years of highs and lows, problems, and separations.

I feel blessed to have Paul as my counsellor and would have no hesitation in recommending his services.

Thank you Paul”

Sue – March 2020

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“Paul has supported me through one of the most difficult emotional periods of my life. I fell in love with another man and I was struggling to walk through the situation and make decisions, I felt guilty and I felt confused. I wanted to be true to myself but kind and considerate in the way I handled it.

I’m at the beginning of a beautiful new chapter in my life with my husband. Our marriage is stronger than ever and Paul has helped me understand a lot about love, feelings, needs and relationships. I have been true to myself and I have inner peace beyond all expectation.

Paul has also supported me in my loss for the man I developed feelings for and explained that grieving is a process.

He has been amazing, professional and never judgemental of this very tough journey that caused me so much angst. Forever grateful Paul.

To anyone out there who needs someone to support them – get in touch with Paul, reach out and form a helping relationship. It’s the biggest gift you can give to yourself.”

Judy, England, UK – April 2020

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Finally, if you are in crisis or feeling suicidal right now, then online counselling is not the right support for you.

Please call the medical emergency number in your country or a charity such as The Samaritans (in the UK) or Befrienders Worldwide for immediate support.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.