Paul Cromie

Paul Cromie is a counsellor with four years of practice and an NCPS credential. He works from Northern Ireland and brings a background in broadcasting and journalism to his counselling work. His style is grounded and straightforward, aimed at people feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, loneliness or life change.

Before counselling he spent over a decade as a daily news journalist and radio broadcaster. He also taught broadcasting and managed a college radio station, helping students take early steps into media careers. That experience shaped his practical communication style and his focus on listening.

In sessions he follows an integrative approach with a strong person-centred emphasis. Clients set the agenda and lead what they want to talk about. He will go through a short counselling contract in the first meeting and then invite the person to share their story in their own words.

Paul works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career pressures, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with isolation and loneliness, attachment and abandonment issues, body image and social anxiety. His work combines conversational listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches where relevant.

People who prefer clear, calm conversation and a practical focus may find his style helpful. The tone of sessions aims to be respectful and down-to-earth, with space to talk through worries and identify manageable next steps.

How Paul uses talking therapy and mindful techniques online

Paul uses client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness in straightforward ways. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on letting the person lead the conversation while the counsellor listens and reflects. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It can be useful for stress, panic, social anxiety and unhelpful thinking patterns by practising clearer ways of responding.

Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and bring calm. It can help with anxiety, rumination and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will work collaboratively to see what fits a person’s needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the approach as the relationship progresses.

The biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. It also lets people connect from wherever they are in the United Kingdom while they explore loneliness, anxiety and life transitions.