- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-informed methods
- Support for anxiety
About Patricia
Patricia McIntosh is a BACP counsellor with eight years' experience supporting people across the United Kingdom. She works in a calm, person-centred way and aims to help clients feel heard and understood. Patricia offers both in-person sessions in Aberdeen and online therapy across the UK. She blends practical tools with respectful listening to help people take the next step in their lives.
Before moving into counselling she studied psychology, gaining a BA (Hons) from the University of Aberdeen. She also completed an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling, and draws on that training in her work. Her background includes roles in the voluntary sector, with insurance providers, Employee Assistance Programmes, and private practice.
Patricia helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and relationship and intimacy concerns. Career worries, motivation, sleeping problems and anger are other areas she addresses. She is experienced in working with compassion fatigue and coaching for life changes.
Her approach centres on the client. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Patricia mixes listening with targeted techniques, and may use trauma-focused methods and EMDR where appropriate. She aims to tailor each session to the client’s needs and goals.
People often come wanting clearer direction, less reactivity, or tools to manage daily stress. Patricia works step by step to build resilience and clarity. She invites clients to explore options at a pace that feels manageable.
How Patricia uses talking therapy approaches online
Patricia works from a person-centred base, which means sessions begin with careful listening and responding to what each person needs. This approach helps people feel understood and decide what to focus on next.She also uses trauma-focused methods to address the effects of traumatic events. These methods involve paced work on memories and reactions, helping reduce the hold traumatic experiences can have on daily life. EMDR is part of her toolkit and may be offered when it fits the person’s goals; EMDR involves structured steps to process distressing memories and related reactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will select methods and adjust the plan as work proceeds, so the therapy stays relevant to the client’s needs.
For practicalities, confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Many people find online work easier to fit around home and work commitments, and it can make shorter check-ins or regular sessions simpler to arrange. Discussing session length, pacing and practical arrangements at the first meeting helps make therapy fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Patricia help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Other areas include career concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person-centred, focusing on listening and understanding first. She combines that with practical techniques to help clients meet goals and manage symptoms.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years' experience and has worked in the voluntary sector, with insurance and Employee Assistance Programme providers, and in private practice.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP and practises in the United Kingdom with in-person sessions offered in Aberdeen’s West End.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are available to people within the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.