- Focus on sleep
- Practical goal setting
- Trauma-informed options
About Patricia
Patricia McIntosh is a BACP counsellor with eight years of experience working with people across the United Kingdom. She offers a calm, person-centred style and focuses on practical support for everyday problems. Patricia often helps with sleep difficulties alongside stress, anxiety and low mood.
Her background includes an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling and a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen. She has worked in the voluntary sector, with insurance and Employee Assistance Programme providers, and in private practice. These roles shaped a straightforward way of working that suits people looking for clear, usable strategies.
In sessions she listens first, then helps clients set small, achievable goals. Conversations aim to make sense of what is happening now and to build steps that reduce day-to-day strain. She uses approaches such as client-centred work and solution-focused techniques to keep the work practical and goal oriented.
Patricia also integrates EMDR and trauma-focused approaches when trauma or past distress is part of the picture. When used, these methods are introduced at a pace the client feels comfortable with and linked to clear aims for recovery. She explains options and works collaboratively so people know what to expect.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Patricia invites people to consider what they want to change and to use sessions as a place to try new ways of coping. Her focus is on helping people move toward better sleep, steadier mood and more manageable days.
Approaches that translate to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in the room and on listening with empathy. It helps people gain clarity about what matters to them and supports changes they want to make in day-to-day life. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and achievable goals rather than long discussions about causes, which can help when the aim is clearer routines or better sleep.EMDR and trauma-focused approaches aim to address distress linked to past events and difficult memories. When these are part of the work, the therapist introduces them carefully and links them to specific goals the client sets. The choice of approach is collaborative and may change as needs become clearer.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to check in from wherever works best for them. Before booking, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers. The therapist will discuss practical details and help decide which approach and session pattern fit the client's goals and schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Patricia commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger and sleep problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and practical, with an emphasis on listening, setting small goals and using solution-focused techniques to make daily life more manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working across the UK in the voluntary sector, with insurance and EAP providers, and in private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BACP credential and works from the United Kingdom, offering in-person work in Aberdeen and online throughout the UK.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients and works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.