Paul Cromie

Paul Cromie is an NCPS counsellor based in Northern Ireland. He has four years' experience in private counselling and agency work. Before moving into counselling he spent over a decade in broadcast journalism and radio broadcasting, and he has taught students entering media careers.

Paul uses an integrative style with a strong emphasis on person-centred practice. He aims to let the person set the agenda in each session and responds to what matters most that day. Sessions start with a short counselling contract, then move into the client’s story at a pace that feels manageable.

People come to him for stress, anxiety and panic, low self-esteem, issues around sexuality and LGBT concerns, and help coping with life changes. He also focuses on relationship topics such as abandonment, attachment, communication and control issues, and works with matters like guilt, shame and isolation.

Paul draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness alongside person-centred listening. That mix is used to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns, practise new ways of responding, and find calmer moments in daily life. He explains methods plainly and adapts them to the person in front of him.

His background in media and teaching means he is used to clear conversation and to helping people find their voice. Clients can expect a straightforward, conversational approach that aims to be respectful and practical.

How Paul uses talking therapies online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps the person feel heard, which can help with issues like low self-esteem and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses, which can help with anxiety, panic and stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up by them. Short mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity and support calmer moments during a busy day.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will work with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. Plans can change as progress is made and as different needs emerge.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking. This counsellor's profile does not specify session types here, so checking options first will ensure they fit your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed.