- Person-centred approach
- Ten years experience
- UK based counsellor
About Padraic
Padraic Devlin is a counsellor based in Northern Ireland who has practised since 2015. He holds BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings ten years of professional experience to his work. Padraic keeps the person at the centre of therapy and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space from the first meeting.
He uses a blend of approaches but emphasises Client-Centred Therapy, where the client’s experience guides the work. He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions are shaped around what feels most useful for the individual.
Padraic places strong importance on the relationship between counsellor and client. He explains this as how well the two of you get along and says a good working relationship often makes progress easier. He aims to build that connection early, with a friendly and non-judgemental manner.
The practical side of his work is about tailoring the conversation and plan to each person. He helps with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, LGBT and sexuality concerns, parenting strain, workplace problems and low self-esteem among other issues. He also supports people dealing with shame, guilt, isolation and panic.
Padraic describes the first step of reaching out as significant and aims to support people through change at a pace that suits them. He offers a positive setting for exploring difficult feelings and finding clearer ways forward.
How Client-Centred and CBT ideas work online
Padraic centres his work on the person in front of him, whether sessions happen online or in person. Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor follows your lead, listens closely and adapts to what you need. This approach can help when someone feels stuck, unheard or unsure where to begin.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on noticing thought patterns and testing small, practical changes. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, panic and unhelpful thinking that feeds low mood or social fears. Together these approaches give both space to talk and concrete ways to practise new skills between meetings.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. Padraic will talk with you about your goals and preferences and decide together which methods suit you best. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits your life and what you want to change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time and allow for quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to keep regular appointments and to apply what they learn between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Padraic helps people with stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy issues, and workplace concerns. He also works with LGBT and sexuality questions, parenting strain, and problems like shame, guilt and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He follows a person-centred way of working that keeps the client at the heart of sessions. He combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and occasional psychodynamic or solution-focused ideas when they suit the person.
What is his professional background?
Padraic has been counselling since 2015 and has approximately ten years of professional experience. He has worked with a wide range of emotional and life issues during that time.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practise?
He is BACP which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he practises in the United Kingdom, living in Northern Ireland.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts clients from outside the UK so international working is possible.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking so you know whether face-to-face, video or phone sessions are offered.
How are fees or payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and should be checked before starting.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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