I am a Counselling Practitioner and member of the BACP (UK) with over 17 years of experience. I have trained in addictions, child counselling and domestic violence and throughout my career, I have worked with individuals from all walks of life who come to me with a wide range of concerns including addiction, low confidence & self esteem, personality disorder, mental health concerns including anxiety and depression, relationship issues and parenting problems. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I am fundamentally a Person Centred Counsellor whose approach combines CBT, humanistic, motivational & solution focussed and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our sessions and treatment goals/plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I will provide a warm, compassionate, non judgemental and safe place for you to explore your concerns, emotions, behaviours and needs and we will work together to help you to find a better place to be.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #392995
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She’s been so kind and patient. She’s a great listener
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Patricia is kind, compassionate and empathetic.
She is also very knowledgeable and experienced. Which is equally important to me.
I always feel I am being heard.
It is clear to me that she genuinely cares, and her empathetic approach is what works best for me.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
A very supportive and thoughtful therapist. I have had almost 3 months of sessions with Patricia and believe I'm making progress.
Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Patricia has been incredible, I don’t have any other words. Over the past year and a half she has helped me discover and understand parts of my mind I would still get to get a grasp of.
Couldn’t recommend her anymore, I feel like I’ve made a lifelong friend in the process.
Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I would highly recommend Patricia!!! She listens to you and understands you. She helped me understand the real issue... She is a great therapist!!!!!! Thank you Patricia!!!!
Written on Aug 30, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Unbelievably kind and compassionate. Gave me honest feedback and really helped me tackle my issues head on. It was a pleasure working with her.
Written on Aug 04, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes