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Padraic Devlin, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger management

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Padraic Devlin is a counsellor based in Northern Ireland with ten years of practice and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He presents a calm, approachable manner and aims to make first contacts straightforward for people who feel overwhelmed or unsure about therapy. Padraic places the person at the heart of sessions.

He uses client-centred ways of working so conversations follow what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking that contributes to stress and low mood. People come to him for many concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, workplace stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and matters linked to sexuality. He also addresses parenting strain, feelings of shame or guilt, loneliness, panic attacks and compassion fatigue.

Padraic adapts how he works to what each person needs and what they want to get from therapy. He believes the quality of the relationship between counsellor and client is the foundation of useful work. That rapport often builds quickly and makes it easier to take the next steps.

Padraic aims to offer a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can talk through painful topics and practical problems. Therapy with him is collaborative. He will help set goals and review progress so sessions stay relevant.

While rooted in face-to-face counselling values, his practice is flexible and tailored to each person’s situation.

How Padraic works online and what approaches he uses

Padraic draws on client-centred counselling which means sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and the pace is set by the person. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes conversations around their priorities rather than a fixed agenda.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which involves identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going and practising small changes to reduce anxiety, panic attacks and low mood. CBT is useful for practical goals like managing panic or improving coping with workplace stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Padraic will discuss options, listen to your goals and adapt methods to suit your needs and preferences. The choice of techniques is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when typing feels better. These formats help people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care.

What issues does Padraic help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and workplace concerns among other areas such as parenting strain and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are person-centred with an emphasis on the relationship between counsellor and client. Practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy are used where helpful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of professional counselling experience and has worked with a range of emotional and life challenges.

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 sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Padraic Devlin, BACP

Background and approach

How Padraic works online and what approaches he uses

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety