Paul Green , NCPS

Paul Green focuses on supporting young people while also offering skilled support to adults who would benefit from person-centred counselling. He has developed practical experience working within education for eight years, helping to address the mental and emotional needs of the age group he specialises in. In addition, four years of experience with the Samaritans gave him a strong foundation in active listening and emotional support skills that inform his therapeutic work.

Specialising in counselling young people aged 14 to 25, he uses a person-centred approach that places the client’s concerns and priorities at the heart of each session. That approach emphasises listening and empathy, encouraging clients to explore their thoughts and feelings and to find their own solutions rather than receiving direct advice. While his primary focus is on adolescents and young adults, he is also experienced in supporting adult clients who seek a client-led therapeutic space.

His practice emphasises a calm, respectful atmosphere where clients set the pace and direction of their work. Sessions are shaped around what the client brings into the room, and he works collaboratively to help clients make sense of their experiences and move forward at their own rate.

Client-Centered Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy is central to Paul Green’s practice. This approach focuses on active listening and empathy, giving clients the space to explore their feelings and priorities while the therapist follows their lead. It suits issues where understanding and self-direction are important, such as young people navigating identity, relationships, or life transitions.

Person-centred counselling, closely aligned with client-centred work, emphasises respect for the client’s perspective and the belief that people have the capacity to find their own solutions when they are heard without judgement. This style can be particularly helpful for teens and young adults dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or the aftermath of grief and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Paul will work collaboratively with each client to identify what methods and pacing feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy offers practical advantages - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect from different locations. These options provide flexible ways to maintain continuity of care and to access support when and where it is needed.