Integrative Trainee Counsellor

Paul Hill

Providing a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space to explore what you’re experiencing.

BACP Student Member · 01042720

Paul Hill seated in a warm counselling room

About me

A calm and experienced presence.

I am an Integrative Trainee Counsellor with over 20 years’ experience in safeguarding and emotionally demanding roles across education and frontline mental health responses.

My work is grounded in empathy, respect and the belief that people can move towards greater understanding and change when they feel genuinely heard and supported.

I am currently undertaking the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and work within the BACP Ethical Framework.

A safe, respectful space

Confidential, non-judgemental counselling where you can explore thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

Experienced & compassionate

Bringing substantial professional experience, personal insight and ongoing reflective practice to the therapeutic relationship.

Growth & self-awareness

Working together to explore patterns, build understanding and support meaningful, sustainable change.

My approach

Therapy shaped around you.

My training is integrative, which means I can draw from more than one therapeutic perspective rather than working to a rigid formula.

What matters most to me is the relationship we build: a space where you can speak openly, feel listened to and explore what is happening for you without pressure or judgement.

Where helpful, our work may consider present-day thoughts and feelings, earlier experiences, relationships and patterns that may be influencing life now.

My commitment

A supportive and professional therapeutic space.

I am committed to creating a place where you can feel safe to be yourself. Together, we can explore what matters to you and find a way forward at a pace that feels manageable.

Paul Hill

BACP Student Member No. 01042720

Professional background

Experience that informs how I listen and respond.

2025—Present

Inclusion Specialist & Designated Safeguarding Lead

Kenley Primary School, The Collegiate Trust

15+ Years

Police Officer

Metropolitan Police Service

20+ Years

Safeguarding, mental health & emotional wellbeing

Supporting people through vulnerability, distress and change.

Training & development

Developing practice with care and accountability.

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling2025—Present

Level 3 Counselling Studies2024—2025

Level 2 Counselling Skills2024

Additional developmentSuicide prevention · Grief support · Addictions · Domestic abuse · Advanced DBS

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If you’d like to talk or find out more, I’d be happy to hear from you.

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