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 a FREE online therapy session, my experience and insight will help you move forward fast! (One free session per client).


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.

Why do men crossdress?

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 residential counselling and therapy.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, whilst enjoying the unspoiled beauty of North Cyprus. Read more.

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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.

  • Online counselling helps you cope with stresses.
  • Online counselling helps you fix relationship issues.
  • Online counselling for men's health and libido problems.

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 at only £20.

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Testimonials from recent clients

“I chose online counselling because I was living in a country (China) with very limited access to counselling services. From the start Paul was very accommodating, even downloading WeChat to get around the Great Firewall! The last few months have been a time of transition in my life, but Paul has been with me every step of the way, supporting me to make healthy decisions and to remember to always be mindful of how my thoughts are driving my moods and actions.

I have always struggled with emotion regulation, which has caused me all sorts of problems throughout my life, not least in my relationships. Paul has helped me learn to pause and breathe before responding to things, rather than just reacting, which has made a huge difference to how I now deal with issues in my current relationship. His non-judgemental attitude also gave me a new insight into both mine and my partner’s history of addictions, enabling me to be more supportive of my partner while we both work on ourselves, and to understand that we are all works in progress.

Thanks so much Paul, and hope to speak to you again in future!”

Libby
November 2019

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“I contacted Paul for online counselling due to issues within my marriage. He was nothing but supportive and helped me to see parts of myself that I hadn’t for many years.

I chose my sessions via WhatsApp as I’m a busy Mum and it was the easiest way for me to be able to ‘speak’ privately. The flexible ways of communication really make this accessible to all.”

T.S. – UK
October 2019

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“Paul has been great help and support in our couple therapy. Access online made it possible for us to continue working on our issues no matter where we were. He made us realise how important individual emotional wellbeing is when in relationship. His ongoing support in between sessions is something you normally don’t get from a therapist.”

E.S. September 2019 UK

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“I approached Paul about coaching a year ago when I was just about to start a new big job role and I had had my confidence knocked having been made redundant in my previous role. Paul helped give me tools to assist me in dealing with high-pressure work situations, anxieties and fears, and to build confidence in myself and my abilities. Paul is a great listener and was excellent at helping me through problems. His help was incredibly useful during a really challenging year. The counselling will no doubt be invaluable in my career and life in general going forward.”

A. London December 2018

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“I contacted Paul at online counselling, because of my relationship problems, I have been having problems with relationships for as long as I can remember, Paul helped me to see that my early attachments were affecting my ability to create and maintain a good relationship. His relationship check-in tool has made such a difference already, its looking like we might save my relationship and make it what we both want.

I’m continuing my work with Paul, just needed to say a big thank you for the work already, its so convenient too, all done on Skype from my iphone.”

Rob, Hong Kong, October 2018

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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”.