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Patricia McIntosh, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 8 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

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Patricia McIntosh is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds a BACP credential and an academic background in psychology and person-centred counselling. Patricia supports people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and work-related difficulties.

She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them. Patricia focuses on listening closely and helping clients clarify what they want to change.

Background and approach

She combines a person-centred style with practical methods to help people move forward. Her work includes helping people rebuild confidence, manage sleeping problems, deal with grief, and respond to compassion fatigue. She also offers coaching for career decisions and support around sexual orientation or LGBT concerns.

Sessions are tailored to each person’s pace and goals. Patricia has worked in the voluntary sector, with insurance and Employee Assistance Programme providers, and in independent practice. She uses evidence-informed techniques alongside a client-centred approach to respond to trauma and distress.

This mix helps people process difficult memories and focus on realistic next steps. Therapy can be arranged in person in Aberdeen’s West End or online across the UK. The first contact is a simple matching and booking process followed by a session scheduled to suit the client’s needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The therapist listens without judgement and helps clients explore feelings and choices, which can be effective for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic events and guiding practical steps for coping and recovery, useful for people dealing with abuse, grief or ongoing stress.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. Patricia will discuss different methods and help you decide what feels right based on your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. Video calls work well for a full conversation and visual connection, phone sessions can be lighter on bandwidth and easier between commitments, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins or written reflection. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.

What concerns does Patricia support?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping difficulties, anger, career matters, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, with a focus on listening and helping people set clear, achievable goals.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of experience and has worked in the voluntary sector, with insurance and Employee Assistance Programme providers, and in independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP and practices in the United Kingdom, offering in-person sessions in Aberdeen’s West End and online across the UK.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Sleeping disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Patricia

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Patricia McIntosh, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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