- Person-centred approach
- EMDR-informed work
- Solution-focused steps
About Patricia
Patricia McIntosh is a BACP counsellor who has practised for eight years across the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, career challenges, grief, sleeping problems and anger. Patricia combines practical talking therapy with specific trauma approaches when needed.
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, bringing a range of workplace and community experience to sessions.
Patricia uses a person-centred style that foregrounds the person's concerns and goals. She also integrates EMDR and trauma-focused techniques for people who have been affected by traumatic experiences. Solution-focused methods are used when the aim is to identify practical steps and quicker changes.
Sessions are built around what the client wants to achieve, with the therapist and client deciding together which methods to try. This can look like talking through recent events, practising ways to reduce tension, or working with EMDR processes for past distress.
Patricia offers in-person sessions in Aberdeen’s West End and online work across the UK. Her practice notes that sessions use a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time, and she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Patricia combines person-centred counselling with trauma-focused work. Person-centred counselling involves open conversation where the client sets the pace and topics. It is useful for exploring feelings, improving self-esteem and working through day-to-day stressors.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) in appropriate cases. EMDR is a structured approach that aims to reduce the intensity of distress linked to past events and can be helpful for people carrying trauma symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then decide together whether to use a person-centred conversation, EMDR processes or solution-focused steps. This is a collaborative decision and can change as the work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography notes both in-person work in Aberdeen and online sessions across the UK but does not list further specifics here. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements so sessions fit with work, family life and daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, anger, relationship and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred, focusing on what the client brings. She will also use trauma-focused and solution-focused methods when they suit the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with clients across the UK in voluntary services, Employee Assistance Programmes, insurance settings and private practice.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from Aberdeen in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients and works with people located in the UK.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen arrangement and location.
How do I begin if I want to book a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.