- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Paul
Paul Sampson is an ACA counsellor in Australia with five years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Paul also helps people dealing with guilt and shame, and those wrestling with questions about purpose or identity.
Paul sees therapy as a practical conversation. He treats clients as the experts on their lives and looks for strengths they can use. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, not just talk. He aims to make difficult topics easier to name and think about.
His approach pulls on therapies that encourage values-led choices and everyday skills. That means noticing what matters, testing small changes, and practising ways to respond differently to painful thoughts. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people ground themselves in moments of strong feeling.
Paul has worked with people facing problems connected to attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, and the fallout from separation. He also supports those managing mood disorders, impulsivity, and issues tied to narcissistic behaviour in others. Conversations often include practical communication skills and ways to rebuild trust with oneself.
People who come for help with guilt or shame can expect a direct, respectful style. Paul encourages setting specific goals and tracking what helps. He asks straightforward questions and suggests exercises that fit into ordinary life. The aim is clearer thinking and more choice around difficult feelings.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and then try small changes that align with those values. It is useful for guilt, shame and anxiety because it focuses on action rather than getting rid of feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers simple experiments to test unhelpful beliefs and reduce avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can be applied when strong shame or anger arises.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Paul will discuss the options with each person and choose methods based on their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. The process is collaborative and may combine techniques from different approaches as needed.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can support practising skills between sessions and applying strategies in day-to-day settings, while the therapist and client adjust timing and style to suit practical routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach guilt or shame?
He uses practical conversations and exercises drawn from ACT, CBT and mindfulness to help people notice feelings, decide what matters, and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience in Australia supporting people with a range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with ACA and works in Australia.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are his sessions offered in?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.