Individual Counsellor in Bath

Paul James Counselling

It is not easy reaching out to a therapist you do not know, I have been on my own personal journey, so I know how it feels. I can guide you through your challenges and help you find the solutions you need to get back on track with your life.

My Counselling service can support you by enabling you to get in touch with feelings or emotions which may have previously been too painful or frightening for you to feel. 

Therapy with myself creates a nurturing space for connection needs to emerge, particularly needs that have been shut down for a very long time. Therapy lets us feel those needs again in a natural way and helps us to get to know the anger, fear or shame that can be tangled up with need.

I have always been interested in how the human mind works, and how our past experiences can affect our present life. From a young age, I seemed to have had an innate awareness and understanding of people. I am passionate about helping people find their way in life.

Throughout my own life, I have experienced my own struggles and challenges. The journey of discovery I went on helped me to understand how my past traumas Affected my present-day issues. I have a wide range of experience working in the field of addiction, both from a personal and professional point of view. 

These are some of the issues I help clients with:

  • Addictions and recovery
  • Relationship struggles
  • Relational Trauma
  • Low Self-esteem
  • Overwhelm
  • Low Confidence
  • Abuse
  • CPTSD (Complex post-traumatic stress disorder)
  • Depression/ anxiety
  • Lack of motivation

A therapeutic relationship is unlike any other relationship; it involves 50 minutes of time dedicated to finding solutions for you; my role as your therapist is to walk alongside you on your path of self-discovery and acceptance.

Most counselling takes place at a regular time and place every week or every two weeks. This will be either in person at a location called the Practice Rooms or on zoom in the comfort of your own house. After a counselling session with myself, you can expect to come away feeling heard, understood, and validated. Counselling with myself can take many different forms depending on what issues you bring. When working with me You will…

Potential outcomes from counselling

  • Grow and nurture your self-esteem, self-acceptance, and confidence
  • Have the ability to recognise what your triggers are from your past
  • Start to feel better in yourself and feel equal to others around you
  • Start to feel less shame and regrets in your life
  • Gain self-awareness and emotional literacy
  • Gain the ability to challenge and heal from self-destructive behaviours
  • Learn how to express and feel your anger in a healthy way
  • A stronger ability to manage and cope with stress
  • An increased ability to make healthy decisions in your life

“When a person realizes they have been deeply heard, their eyes moisten. I think in some real sense they are weeping for joy. It is as though he were saying, “Thank God, somebody heard me. Someone knows what it’s like to be me”

Carl R. Rogers

Booking an appointment with me

I offer a brief phone conversation for you to get a feel of how I work, and to ask any questions which may arise. I am available for any questions via email. Then we can arrange for face to face or zoom appointments at a time that suits you.

Find my fees listed here Session Fees