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- Person-centred approach
- EMDR therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Patricia
BACP counsellor with eight years' experience, Patricia McIntosh works in the United Kingdom with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related concerns. She uses person-centred methods alongside EMDR and solution-focused techniques to help clients address low self-esteem, career questions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, grief and compassion fatigue.
Patricia trained in person-centred counselling and holds 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 across the UK.
Her sessions aim to centre the person’s own perspective. She listens for what matters most, helps clarify goals, and uses practical, goal-oriented steps when helpful. EMDR is offered as one of the methods for processing traumatic memories when it suits the person's needs.
Appointments are available in person in Aberdeen’s West End and online for people within the UK. Fees vary by location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session using the See online therapy options button. Patricia’s approach balances listening with active, solution-focused work to help people move forward.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions keep the same emphasis on understanding the client’s perspective and setting shared goals. This approach suits people who want a conversational, person-led way to talk through current concerns.EMDR, when used, is a structured method for addressing traumatic memories and their emotional impact. In practice it involves guided processing of distressing memories and can help reduce the intensity of those memories for some people. Solution-focused work is brief and goal-oriented, concentrating on steps the person can take now to change situations or feelings.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Patricia will discuss these approaches with each person and choose what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
The biography lists online sessions but does not specify exact formats here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use online appointments to continue the same conversational and processing work they do in person.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Patricia works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping problems, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and related areas.
What therapy style does she use?
Her primary style is person-centred counselling. She also uses EMDR and solution-focused techniques and adapts methods to what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in the UK across voluntary services, insurance and Employee Assistance Programmes, and private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is BACP accredited and practises in the United Kingdom, offering in-person sessions in Aberdeen’s West End and online for UK-based clients.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography states in-person sessions in Aberdeen and online therapy throughout the UK; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.