Paul Hutchins

Monday to Thursday 9am - 9pm

Friday 9am - 1pm

Weekend sessions available upon request.

PH Therapy was set up by myself after experiencing how the effects of having counselling round 20 years ago, and how in particular Person Centred (talking therapy) can help someone. I was very much like most people with regards to the thought of going and seeing a stranger and talking about their problems, and I was very reluctant to do this but once I was there and started to open up about my issue, then the easier it became.

Within the Person Centred therapy I also include some CBT as I feel the mix does help and gives the client some things to think about and to work on themselves.

There should never be any pressure on a client when they attend a session and I make sure that each client session is made comfortable and to feel at ease, whether this be at my premises, your home or outdoors.

My practice is open to everyone regardless of what maybe troubling you. I have been told many times that I am a good listener and that has been proved by many clients. Talking therapy is all about the client being able to express them self and being able to work through whatever is on their mind at a pace that suits them. I don't work on timelines in talking therapy, so you have as much or as little time as you want.

I provide therapy in many forms, from the usual face to face meetings, to home visits, online and telephone, and also by walking therapy. Clients have found this to be good as it gets them out in the fresh air and they feel that it is easier to talk too while getting some free exercise.

The first session will include me giving the client a brief overview of how the sessions are conducted as well as agreeing to the terms and conditions involved in a therapeutic relationship. This usually takes around 10 minutes and then the rest of the session is down to the client.

I do provide a free 15-20 minute introductory call before the first session so to do a brief assessment and to find if both the client and therapist want to work together.