Paul Butler Grief And Life Coach

After researching potential grief counselors I selected Paul as on his website, he seemed to understand the feelings, thoughts and emotions I was experiencing. I had suffered significant loss in the last 5 years losing 2 children and more recently my mother. I felt lost and I didn't know which way to turn. On the outside I tried to look in control but internally I was not functioning.
After an initial meeting with Paul I realized I had made the right choice choosing him as my grief counselor although my initial thoughts were "how can someone help, what do they do or tell you?" That very quickly became apparent during the programme. It allows you to step by step become aware of the unresolved grief inside you that you have been suppressing. There were times acknowledging that grief was extremely tough but Paul who is so kind, easy to talk to, and one of the nicest people I have ever met made the process so much easier. He really understands the grief process.
By the time the course ended I felt so much more in control and although I know there will still be sad days ahead, I feel more able to cope and accept them.
I would most definitely recommend talking to Paul if like me you feel emotionally drained and lost. He will certainly give you the tools to live again. Thank you so much Paul More...

I made contact with Paul having realised that several things have changed significantly in my life and not all for the better including some of my behaviours
We had a very good initial telephone conversation
After that conversation he offers a chemistry session to make sure he’s the right person for you to work with and vice versa
I knew what the issues were that needed addressing, and thought going to Paul he'd give me all the answers
That’s not the case. His expertise make you explore the issues you’ve gone to him with and identify what you can do to change those.
What he did for me was help me put a plan in place so that I’m far more comfortable with myself now in managing such situations.
Early days, but all is going well so far and if it doesn’t, I would go back again.
Anybody needing some support coaching counselling or direction he is your man
I have no hesitation in recommending him
Many thanks Paul, for all your help and assistance. More...

I came to Paul at the end stages of therapy, after navigating an extremely difficult period in my mental health journey. I felt directionless and lost, trying to find my footing again after some major life events and the deep emotional work I had done with my therapist. I knew I needed support in transitioning into the next chapter of my life, and that is when I found Paul.

Paul coached me through a wide range of challenges, helping me build on the foundation I had already laid. He was always patient, kind, and deeply understanding, but also unafraid to challenge me when I needed it, which I truly appreciated. We connected over literature, and he introduced me to insightful books that helped me reflect and grow. Through our sessions, I began to understand myself more deeply and started to shape a new direction for the post therapy version of myself.

The grief program, in particular, was transformative. Paul helped me understand what grief really is and identify how it was showing up in my life. I was able to process a profound family bereavement and, with his guidance, create a new relationship with my loved one after their death. I was able to let go of lingering guilt, resentment, and emotional weight. I now feel lighter, freer, and more at peace.

I believe Paul could help anyone who is struggling with grief, loss, or simply feeling stuck or directionless. He has a deep understanding of emotions, anxiety, and the internal programs and parts we all carry. His ability to gently disrupt unhelpful patterns and assumptions is incredibly powerful.

If you are considering working with Paul, know that you will be met with compassion, insight, and a safe space to grow. His support has been invaluable to me, and I am so grateful for the clarity and healing I have found through his coaching. More...

I was struggling to cope with depression and felt I had to find help. Through Bark Paul contacted me and offered me an introductory session to see if he would be able to help me.
I knew a lot of my problems stemmed from the death of my mother and how this had never been resolved with the consequences having been at the root of many of my problems.
Paul was easy to talk to, he listened and through the programme he guided my thoughts and encouraged me to se different ways of looking at things.
It was very traumatic at times but gradually I have been able to think more rationally about my life, and look at where I am now and where I want to be in the future and I feel the depression is lifting.
Overall it has enabled me to get things into perspective and with Paul’s guidance look to the future more positively.
I would encourage anyone with deep rooted issues stemming from loss that has never been resolved to consider this programme.
Paul has been very supportive and empathetic. Allowing me to talk about things at my own pace while keeping me focussed.
I shall always be grateful for the help he has given me. More...

I came to Paul having been dealing with a large amount of loss and grief. Paul was incredible in helping me understand and deal with the grief lift my head up and move forward with my life. I have previously been to therapy however I found Paul much more beneficial to me as he talks to you as a fellow person and puts a great spin on how to approach my challenges. I will certainly seek more of Paul guidance in the future and will actively recommend his services. Thanks Paul... More...

My partner contacted Paul as she was worried I wasn’t coping with the loss of my dad. Started my sessions. Found the course really worthwhile, paul has a very good way of helping you with your problems. He’s understanding and easy to talk to. He sorted me out I feel normal again. Highly recommend him if you are going through a bad patch. Keep up the good work Paul. More...

I lost my Dad last October. He was my rock. I normally try to deal with this type of stuff myself. While looking on the internet for tips on how to deal with grief, I came across Paul or should I say he found me. He got in touch and explained how it worked and I, for once, decided to give it a go. Wow is all I can say as it was not like any counselling session I had been at before. I felt very relaxed from the beginning and soon was not afraid to open up about how I felt. Paul is very professional, while caring and understanding and non-judgemental at the same time. Hechas given me the tools to deal with my Dad's passing and move on. He has also taught me to see who I really am and I have to say I kinda like the real me. Thank you Paul for everything you have done. More...

I was in a not so good place, battling with my thoughts and emotions. I could not see the wood from the trees, I needed help in dealing with this.

Paul was very patient and provided me with the perfect platform to speak freely and to deal with my emotions in a healthy manner.

With Pauls help I am now in a good place. I feel more equipped and better at dealing with life's challenges. I am more in tune with my emotions and more accepting of things.

This benefited me in so many ways, my social circle is better than its ever been and I generally feel good. I feel like I turned a leaf.

I have no hesitation in recommending Paul to anyone facing life's challenges. More...

I had come to Paul to help deal with some passed grief that i had not address fully.
I found Paul and the sessions we had together to be a great benefit and really helped me understand what i was going through at a tough time.
I would highly recommend Paul, he was someone I found easy and comfortable to speak with. More...

Paul, is a absolute legend! Having a really rough time in my life, after loosing my mum. and I needed help from somebody. And I'm so lucky to have met who I met. First meeting paul, he just gave off a verry comforting feeling. Verry well spoken, verry friendly, just gave me the feeling, that he was one of the lads. loved the fact he just wears normal clothes. Not dressed in a suit. I verry quickly trusted Paul, and told paul exactly why I was there, and what i needed help with. After 8 weeks, i had literally had a massave weight lifted off of my shoulders! We worked through a book together, witch was alot to do with the grief that I was going through. and I managed deal with, and get my life back on track, I would recommend paul to everyone!! Words cant describe how happy my life is now! And that's because of the tools that paul has showed me! Top dude!!! More...

My reason for working with Paul was because I was trying to deal with the grief of my Dad and I was also wanting to work on the other kinds of grief I had in my life but I didn’t have the tools to deal with them. When I first started this program with Paul I found it different from anything else I’ve done before and at sometimes challenging. But when I finished the course with Paul I found it was great relief and I found a new understanding on how to cope with my emotions & anxiety’s.

I believe if you do decide to work with Paul it will help you out a lot as for me he was very helpful & supportive and allowed me to speak my truth with no judgment. More...

He taught me really good techniques and tolls for present and future purposes. Easy to talk to so I would strongly recommend.

I came to Paul for some coaching to discuss and find strategies to better existing and previous relationships with family members. My mother had been diagnosed with cancer again and wanted to talk through this with someone and the impact it had on our relationship. I felt Paul would be someone who I could be comfortable with someone I knew would listen well. I found the programme quite liberating and free'ing, allowing myself to let go of some thoughts and emotions. I am feeling lighter now that I have finished the programme and stronger in my mindset and approach to relationships going forward with certain people. I think coaching can benefit anyone whether there is specific areas to be disucssed or not and would recommend using Paul to dig a little deeper and challenge yourself in ways you might not be able to yourself. Thanks Paul. More...

I reached out to Paul as I lost my dad a few years ago and I had a lot of emotions I needed to let go of from anger to grief. Paul was brilliant and helped my to come to terms with the my loss and to let go of all the built up emotions and feelings I had locked away. He was more than just someone to talk to and was easy to get on with and cared as much about issues I had along with my own life and likes etc. He was easy going and very patient and would highly recommend him. More...

as a 15 year old, a lot of the things i say or do are just described as “oh it’s a phase” or “she’s just a teenager”. however working with paul meant a lot because he really validated my feelings and helps me get through these confusing stages in my life. he’s a great person to talk to and i felt comfortable to be able to talk to him very quickly. i 100% would recommend him as he’s helped me a lot. More...

I reached out to Paul initially, because my whole world seem like it was falling apart, and having encountered mental illness before I knew not to let it get too severe before seeking help!
The first thing Paul said to me was.
“You’re not broken”.
You just need to learn some life skills to help you through challenging times that we all go through, and I will teach you them!!
Those 3 words have rung through my ears on so many occasions and those three words have helped me come to terms with things that are happening around me, my sessions with Paul have been truthfully empowering!!
I think once somebody explains to you, everybody has good and bad days. Everybody loses somebody in their life and everybody has emotional trauma. It kind of brings home that, yeah everybody does! it’s how you’re taught to deal with them that’s made the most impact in life!
There’s not a word in the dictionary that can stand that man up to the level that he deserves!
He’s truly changed my life and my mindset and continues to do so, because he’s only ever at the end of the phone or a text away if I need him!
Not many people in his profession, do that stay with you to the end?
He’s on my phone as Lifesaver, and truthfully he really is! More...

Paul is great to work with! He is very easygoing and patient.

Incredibly patient, wise, knowledgable and kind, Paul really helped rebuild my confidence when I had been knocked below low. I couldn’t recommend a better coach. Thanks for all your help Paul. “Just keep brushing your teeth” More...

I got in touch with Paul when I was going through a particularly tough part of my life where I felt I didn’t have the answers to what was coming my way.

Speaking with Paul was my release and it was an space where I could be completely vulnerable. I could just talk and get everything off my chest then come up with positive strategies and goals to help. His calm demeanour and non-judgmental approach was just what I needed.

In short, if you are thinking about coaching, even just a bit then give Paul a shout. You won’t regret it. More...

Working with Paul was so eye opening. I completed a Grief Recovery course with him over a number of weeks and found it so useful to be able to identify and explore parts of my grief that I had never been able to uncover or put a name to before.

Throughout the course I felt as though a weight was lifting from my chest and felt he was giving me the tools I needed to be able to process my grief and feelings on my own terms.

Paul made me feel very safe in his presence and secure knowing I could be more vulnerable without ever being judged and that I would be supported while doing so.

I would wholeheartedly recommend him to everyone I know and look for ward to working with him in the future. More...

Paul's empathetic and gentle approach will put you at ease straight away. He knows his stuff and the Edu-Therapy programme makes such a difference in your grief.

Paul has coached my daughter with performance anxiety, he has given her the tools to plan, prioritise and adapt. She now focuses on positive outcomes regardless of the task, exam or performing on the Ice. I wound recommend Paul for positive outcome coaching regardless of where you are in your life. More...

I throughly enjoyed working with Paul from the moment I met him I felt comfortable,I worked with Paul on the grief recovery program after losing my husband Paul helped me massively he gave me confidence in my actions he is a great listener & very professional Paul is easy to talk too. I would recommend Paul & I will definitely see him again. More...

Paul has been coaching me regularly for over 6 months. He is professional and calm in his approach and I feel able to discuss various issues in a safe and non judgmental environment. I would strongly recommend him . He is an excellent coach More...

It was a profound journey working with Paul. After 10 years of many losses and feeling deeply stuck, finding it hard to help myself delve into what I had pushed down to cope. Paul allowed space for me to express, understanding and helped with techniques to allow me to learn to process the many emotions I was experiencing. Paul has a compassionate manner, but will also encourage you to look at things from different perspective, with gentle encouragement. My connection with myself and my emotions and by experience of journeying with grief has changed significantly the way I live my life, process my emotions and view the world. If you want to do the work and allow change to happen. I highly recommend you to talk to Paul to see if you want to work together. More...

Paul is simply fantastic.
From the moment we met, I felt safe, listened to, comfortable and secure to be vulnerable. I have had life coaching sessions with him, and also Grief Recovery, both of which helped my mental wellbeing massively.
Paul is extremely adaptable and kind. For me, he always manages to challenge my thinking sensitively, and helps me view things in a different light, allowing me to make some changes for the better in my every day life.
Paul is a saint. Absolutely adore the man and will continue to see him for many years to come. More...