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Patricia McIntosh, BACP

Patricia McIntosh is a counsellor with eight years of experience working with people across the United Kingdom.

About Patricia

Patricia McIntosh is a counsellor with eight years of experience working with people across the United Kingdom. She holds an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling and a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen, and she lists BACP on her professional details. Patricia offers a calm, listening presence for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and trauma-related concerns.

She uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client’s priorities at the heart of each session.

Background and approach

Conversations are straightforward and paced to match the individual's needs. She also integrates eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing into her work where appropriate to help with distressing memories. Patricia has experience in the voluntary sector, with insurance and Employee Assistance Programme providers, and in independent practice.

That background means she is used to supporting practical problems like career uncertainty, motivation and coping with life changes. She also offers coaching-style conversations when clients want clearer next steps. Sessions focus on what is most useful now, whether that is managing sleep and anger, working through grief, or addressing intimacy-related worries.

People who identify as LGBT and those dealing with compassion fatigue or workplace stress have been among the topics she works with. Conversations aim to build confidence and everyday coping skills. Therapy can take place in person in Aberdeen’s West End or online across the UK.

Patricia asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to help plan the first sessions and set realistic goals together.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	377333	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue

Ways of working Patricia names

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How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred counselling places the client's experience first, using warm listening and open questions to help people make sense of feelings and decide what they want to change. This approach suits worries about stress, low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, often called EMDR, works with distressing memories by guiding a person to notice memories while following gentle bilateral stimulation. It is commonly used for trauma-related symptoms and for memories that continue to cause strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will talk through options and decide with the client what feels most helpful based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That collaborative choice can change as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing or want support that fits around busy days. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Patricia work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career concerns, relationship difficulties, grief and sleep or anger problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and conversational, focusing on what matters to the client. She combines this with practical, goal-focused techniques when helpful.

What is her professional background?

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

Which professional credentials does she list?

She holds an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling, a BA (Hons) in Psychology, and lists BACP in her professional details.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

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

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.