Mr Paul Shin

Paul Shin is a Registered Art Psychotherapist and Somatic Trauma Therapist based in Wexford, Ireland, offering in-person and online therapy to adults and children across Ireland, the UK, and internationally.

He specializes in shock, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation: experiences that can leave lasting effects on how people feel, relate, and experience safety. He has a particular interest in processing childhood and developmental trauma, and how early experiences continue to shape emotional and relational patterns in adulthood. Rather than relying solely on traditional "top-down" talk therapy, Paul's practice is body-aware, grounded, and paced with care, drawing on Somatic Experiencing (SE) and EMDR.

Paul holds an MA in Arts Psychotherapy (Expressive Arts Therapy) and a BA in Psychology, and has been practising since 2021. He is a Registered Art Psychotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, UK), a Full Member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), and a Pre-Accredited Counsellor with the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP). His training includes Somatic Experiencing (Level 1) and EMDR (Level 1), alongside a Professional Certificate in Relationship Therapy from the Institute of Couples Therapy.

Paul works with a significant number of neurodivergent clients, including those who are autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD, and has developed a strong, attuned approach to supporting this population. Clients often describe him as calm, attuned, and clarifying, offering a steady, non-judgemental space where change can unfold at a pace that feels safe, with choice and agency remaining firmly in the client's hands.