Patricia Oliveira, BACP
Patricia Oliveira is a psychotherapist who offers help in English and Portuguese.
About Patricia
Patricia Oliveira is a psychotherapist who offers help in English and Portuguese. She is based in the United Kingdom and has around ten years of practice. Patricia draws on Jungian and psychodynamic ideas to guide conversations about feelings and relationships.
She creates a space for people to speak honestly and think about patterns that repeat in life. Sessions are paced to allow reflection rather than rushed fixes. That approach can suit worries like anxiety, depression, grief and ongoing trauma.
Background and approach
Patricia supports people dealing with relationship and family strains, parenting pressures, and problems linked to immigration or multicultural life. She also addresses concerns such as low self-esteem, intimacy issues and career uncertainty. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment and blended family matters.
Her sessions combine talking and reflection to help people notice what gets in the way of change. The emphasis is on developing insight and emotional movement over time. Work may look at past experiences and current reactions to help make sense of painful patterns.
People choose Patricia for a thoughtful, reflective style that balances emotional depth with everyday practical concerns. She aims to help clients find clearer understanding and new ways to respond to stress, family conflict and life transitions.
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399552 | December 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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Immigration issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Sexuality
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Patricia names
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Jungian-informed online therapy and practical access
Patricia uses Jungian and psychodynamic approaches to help people understand inner patterns and hidden meanings in their experience. Jungian work often looks at dreams, symbolic material and repeated relationship patterns to uncover deeper sources of distress and creativity. This can be useful for issues like identity, attachment wounds and long-term emotional pain.The psychodynamic side focuses on how past experiences shape present reactions and relationships. It aims to build awareness of unconscious patterns so people can make different choices in their daily lives. Patricia approaches this collaboratively and will work with each person to find the best mix of methods for their goals.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging can suit shorter, more frequent contact or when writing helps clarify thoughts. Many people find the range of options helps fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Patricia help with?
She works with relationship and family difficulties, parenting pressures, anxiety and depression. Other areas include grief, trauma, intimacy issues and cultural or immigration challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a reflective, psychodynamic approach based on Jungian ideas. The work focuses on speaking openly, noticing patterns and building insight over time.
What is her professional background?
Patricia trained in psychology in Brazil and has around ten years of clinical experience. Her practice emphasises long-form reflection rather than quick solutions.
Where is she based and what professional credential is listed?
She is based in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as a professional credential.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and international clients may work with her.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary 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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.