- Practical coping strategies
- Solution focused approach
- Support for grief
About Patrick
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with relationship strain, low self-esteem, motivation and workplace burnout. Grief, trauma, addiction and compassion fatigue are other areas he addresses.
Patrick favours a motivational, pragmatic and solution-focused style. Sessions often include real-life coping strategies and exercises designed to help people manage symptoms between meetings. He says therapy should be adapted to each person rather than forcing everyone into one method.
His training is described as integrative, which means he blends different techniques to suit the client. He is able to offer cognitive behavioural therapy, either on its own or mixed into broader counselling sessions, depending on what the person prefers.
Patrick has recent experience supporting NHS staff during crisis periods, and he invites people to shape a programme that meets their needs. He works in English and accepts clients who live outside the United Kingdom, though practical arrangements should be checked before booking.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches work online
Patrick practices evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive behavioural approaches teach ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new behaviours to reduce anxiety or low mood. Motivational, solution-focused techniques concentrate on small achievable goals and on building momentum for change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs and preferences, then try methods that fit your goals. Sessions can be adjusted over time if something is not helping, so you and the therapist decide together what works best.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins where useful or to schedule meetings around work breaks. Because formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the exact session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged and what will suit your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and workplace burnout. He also supports people with relationship issues, grief, trauma, addictions and a range of other concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is motivational and pragmatic with a solution-focused bent. Sessions often include practical strategies and exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counselling experience. Recent work has included supporting NHS staff during crisis periods.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted. Please confirm any cross-border arrangements before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.