A steady place
to land
Together, we can make things feel more workable
and gently move forward.
About Paul
My name is Paul Shin (he/him). I'm a therapist based in Wexford, Ireland, offering in-person and online therapy to adults and children across Ireland, the UK, and internationally. My work focuses on shock, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation — experiences that can leave lasting effects on how we feel, relate, and experience safety.
I'm gay, and I'm on my own neurodivergent journey — which shapes both why this work matters to me and how I show up in the room. I know something about navigating spaces that weren't built for you, and about the particular exhaustion of adapting for so long that you lose track of what's underneath. That lived experience informs the way I work.
My approach is grounded, body-aware, Neurodiversity & LGBTQ+ 🌈 affirming, and paced with care. I offer a steady, responsive, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where things can unfold slowly enough to feel safe, while still supporting meaningful change.
What it's like to work with me
Clients often describe me as calm, attuned, and clarifying.
Grounded & steady
I offer a calm, consistent presence, especially when things feel intense, confusing, or hard to put into words.
Attuned to your nervous system
I pay close attention to pace, sensation, and subtle shifts, working in ways that support regulation rather than overwhelm.
Clarifying rather than pushing
My role is not to force insight or resolution, but to help things become clearer — emotionally, bodily, and relationally.
Respectful of boundaries
You remain in control of what we explore and how we work. Choice, consent, and agency are central to the therapeutic process.
Qualifications & membership
You might be wondering about my training or professional background.
- MA in Arts Psychotherapy (Expressive Arts Therapy)
- BA in Psychology
- Practising as a therapist since 2021
- Founder & Psychotherapist, Olive Psychological Counselling Centre (South Korea)
- Freelance Therapist, Maum-bom Counselling Centre, Cheongju (South Korea)
- Head of Counselling, Happy Tree Integrated Psychological Support Centre (South Korea)
- Registered Art Psychotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK (as of March 2026)
- Member of the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP)
- Trained in the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
- Ongoing training in Somatic Experiencing
My work is supported by ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and a commitment to ethical, trauma-informed practice.