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Paul Alistair Byford

Counsellor, MBACP Accred

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Guildford GU1
07480 486605
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Paul has a wealth of experience of psychological intervention having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Alcohol and Drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prison. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and in the Home Counties and now works from Guildford and Godalming in Surrey. Paul will use various contemporary research and evidence based therapeutic models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced lives.
Mental health impacts on one in four people in the UK during the course of their lives. Therapeutic intervention is beneficial for those suffering from depression, anxiety, bereavement, PTSD, OCD, alcohol / drug misuse, low self-esteem, panic attacks/phobias, and stress. Paul also specialises in working with behavioural addictions such as gambling, gaming, and shopping.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Wellshare Consulting Rooms

Guildford GU1

07480 486605

The Crescent Practice

The Mill House Mill Bay Lane Horsham

Horsham RH12 map

I specialize in Alcohol Use, Addiction and Depression 
£85 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect 07480 486605
Photo of Paul Alistair Byford, Counsellor, MBACP Accred

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Wellshare Consulting Rooms

Guildford GU1

07480 486605

The Crescent Practice

The Mill House Mill Bay Lane Horsham

Horsham RH12 map

I specialize in Alcohol Use, Addiction and Depression 
£85 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £85
  • Couple Sessions £120
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aviva
  • AXA PPP
  • Bupa
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Vitality
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Paul Alistair Byford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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Paul Alistair Byford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Paul Alistair Byford
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Addiction Counselling BSc (Hons), Graduated 2013
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Addiction Professionals Advanced / 2011
  • Certificate from Addiction Professionals Advanced Practitioner
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Paul Alistair Byford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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Paul Alistair Byford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Alcohol Use
  • Addiction
  • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Hoarding
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss
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Paul Alistair Byford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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Endorsement

Adrian Mark Stearman
Adrian Mark Stearman
CounsellorBACP
I've known Paul for years in the Surrey and Sussex therapy community. He is grounded, compassionate, and someone I trust completely in his therapeutic work.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Relational
  • Transactional Analysis
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Paul Alistair Byford
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Paul Alistair Byford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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Location

Primary Location

Wellshare Consulting Rooms

Guildford GU1

07480 486605

Additional Location

The Crescent Practice

The Mill House Mill Bay Lane Horsham

Horsham RH12

07480 486605

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

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Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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