Paul Cromie

• Stress and anxiety
• Client-centred work
• Mindfulness and CBT

About Paul

Paul Cromie works on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality and life changes using an integrative approach that places the person at the centre of sessions. He is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and has four years' experience in counselling practice.

Paul begins by agreeing a short counselling contract in the first session and then invites the client to set the agenda. Sessions are guided by what the client wants to talk about that day rather than by a fixed plan from the counsellor. This person-centred emphasis is combined with other methods as needed to address practical concerns.

His background includes many years in broadcasting and journalism, where he worked as a news journalist, broadcaster and producer. He has also supported students entering broadcasting while working at a college and has experience in agency and private counselling settings in Northern Ireland.

In practice Paul uses elements of client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness approaches. He uses those methods to help people manage panic, social anxiety, intrusive thoughts and patterns of avoidance, and to work on issues such as body image, shame and relationships with others.

Clients can expect clear, direct sessions that focus on what matters now. Paul asks practical questions, listens to the person's concerns and helps them experiment with small changes between sessions. He works in English and provides counselling from the United Kingdom.

How his approaches shape online counselling

Paul uses client-centred techniques that let the person set the agenda, so online sessions begin by agreeing what the client wants to focus on that day. Client-centred work helps when someone needs time to talk things through or to clarify priorities.

Cognitive behavioural therapy is used in short practical steps to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT can help with panic attacks, social anxiety and repetitive worry by testing small changes between sessions.

Mindfulness practices are introduced as simple exercises to develop attention and calmer responses to stress. These exercises can be short and practised between meetings to support day-to-day coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor discusses goals and preferences and they decide together which methods to try. This collaborative process is reviewed as things change.

Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them here. Online counselling can help fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in where useful, and avoid travel time. Paul will discuss practical arrangements and how sessions can fit around work, study and family commitments.

Topics Paul lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy

Questions about Paul

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Paul lists anxiety, panic and social anxiety among his main concerns and uses CBT and mindfulness in sessions.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers integrative counselling with a strong emphasis on client-centred therapy, combined where helpful with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques.

How much experience does he have?

Paul has four years' experience in counselling practice and prior professional experience in broadcasting and education.

Where is he located and what are his credentials?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients arrange sessions?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.