Philosophy

Paul upholds the following core values:

• Belief in the worth, dignity and creative potential of every person.
• Belief in the right of every person to maximise their choices in the context of their actual circumstances.
• That change is only possible and valid if it is chosen and owned by the person making the changes.
• That an increase in awareness is what makes change possible.
• That the framework of all change is based upon negotiation.
• That a client's needs determine the goals and the pace of therapy.
• The methods involve two-way dialogue and the human reality of the therapeutic relationship.

He upholds the belief in the:

• Validity and healing potential of the therapeutic relationship.
• Validity of diverse approaches in therapy.
• Validity of their integration where they are compatible.
• Belief in the fundamental importance of being linked with a supportive colleague community.
• Belief in the necessity of a valid and personally owned ethical framework.
• Framework that life long supervision and on-going personal and professional development are essentials.
• Therapist is professionally accountable.

He has almost 20 years military experience (RAF), with a special interest in the family dynamics of Service separation due to military conflict.