Paul Carter

Counsellor / Psychotherapist / EMDR Practitioner / Clinical Supervisor

Professional Support Tailored to Your Needs

I have worked as a counsellor/psychotherapist since 2003, as a Couples Counsellor since 2015 and a clinical supervisor since 2008. To find out more about my work as a supervisor please take a look at my Supervision Page. 

I work with short-term and long term therapy clients. With short-term clients I use EMDR for PTSD, trauma and abuse, or CBT and Solution Focused models for other issues. The aim here is to help clients to learn strategies and solutions for coping with their difficulties.

Paul Carter - Psychotherapy, EMDR, Counselling & Supervision Services
With long term clients I work with the Gestalt and Person Centred models. These models are more relational working in the “here and now” with what is going on relationally between the client and myself. These models are more suited to longer term work to assist clients in finding their way through the difficulties they are experiencing.
I also work with body, thoughts, feelings & emotions using Developmental Somatic Therapy. When I am working with clients, I often notice that people lack motivation, drive, ability to ask for support, ability to relax, or ability to let go. Alternatively, the reverse can also be true. Where these are overdeveloped. I sometimes notice this in people’s responses to situations or in the body. I often work with these in sessions in order to help alliance in their lives.

Working in an integrated way, means that I can use any of the above models to support me and the client in the work that needs to be done. Whether you need support with anger management, abuse, depression, anxiety, cultural issues, bullying, relationships or difficulties at work, counselling and EMDR can help.

It is really important for you to find the right counsellor in order for you to build a trusting relationship in a safe and confidential environment. I therefore offer each client the opportunity to speak with me first in an initial phone call to ensure that I am the right person for you to work with on the difficulties you are experiencing.

Qualifications & Professional Body

BACP Accredited & BACP Registered Services
Counselling will give you a safe and confidential space in which to explore and resolve your difficulties. I am BACP Accredited and BACP Registered and can provide you with support in safe and confidential environment.
BACP Accredited

Fully Qualified Support

As a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner and clincial supervisor, I have undertaken the following training in order to reach the level of experience I have attained.
  • EMDR Practitioner Training - EMDR Academy (2020)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision - Temenos Sheffield (2008)
  • Solution Focused Therapy 1, 2 & 3 - SFBT (2018)
  • 6 Day CBT Course - Talk Matters CBT Training (2008)
  • Certificate in Couples Counselling - Cambridge Counselling Services (2015)
  • Level 4 Diploma in Counselling - Integrative - Birmingham Counselling Centre (2005)
  • Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy - New York Gestalt Institute (2015)
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Person-Centred - Birmingham Counselling Centre (2003)
  • Post Grad Diploma in Gestalt Supervision - London Gestalt Centre (2012)
  • BACP Accreditation (2009)
  • Post Grad Diploma in Psychotherapy Level 7 - Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute York (2015)
  • I continue to undertake regular CPD to enhance my skills and understanding