- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About Patricia
Patricia White is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling Society (NCPS) in the United Kingdom and has 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, family concerns, anger and self-esteem. Patricia also supports people facing career pressures and compassion fatigue.
She trained originally as an integrative therapist and added study in trauma, cognitive behavioural therapy, addiction work and motivational interviewing. In practice she draws on those different approaches to fit what each person brings to sessions. That usually means talking through immediate problems, identifying patterns that keep things stuck, and practising practical strategies that reduce distress.
Patricia has worked with people affected by conflict and war-related trauma as well as those coping with grief and self-harm history. Her experience includes helping people with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, workplace problems and issues around attachment and abandonment. She describes therapy as a place to examine what contributes to feelings and behaviour and to try things that might ease them.
Her way of working involves regular clinical supervision and following the NCPS code of ethics and professional standards. Sessions focus on the person’s goals and on building an honest working relationship. Patricia emphasises skills and small changes that can make daily life more manageable.
To begin, the process typically involves completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session so the client and counsellor can agree goals and practical steps together.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia commonly uses client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural therapy in her work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and exploring what matters to the person, helping them make sense of their feelings and set goals. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build small, achievable steps. These approaches are often helpful for anger, trauma responses, anxiety and problems with motivation or addiction. The therapist will discuss which methods fit best with a person’s current priorities and together they will choose what to try first. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will work with the client to agree goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. That shared decision-making helps keep work focused and relevant to everyday demands. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find that remote sessions help people maintain momentum between meetings and practise strategies in their daily routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger and self-esteem among other issues.
What is her style of therapy?
She blends client-centred conversation with practical methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques to address current problems and patterns of behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression and grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.