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Patrick Yardy, BACP

Patrick Yardy is a counsellor who helps people facing addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and big life changes.

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About Patrick

Patrick Yardy is a counsellor who helps people facing addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and big life changes. He also supports people dealing with LGBT issues, drug and alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality difficulties and sex addiction. Patrick writes simply and listens closely so people can talk without feeling judged.

He uses a client-centred approach that puts the person's own experience at the centre of sessions. Conversations are led by the client’s needs and pace, with the counsellor offering understanding and reflection rather than directives.

Background and approach

This helps people clarify what matters to them and find steps forward. Patrick brings around 12 years of experience working with people across the United Kingdom. He aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can speak openly about difficult topics.

That tone is kept in online and phone sessions as well as chat and messaging meetings. In a first meeting he focuses on listening, understanding the current problem, and talking about what a helpful next step looks like. Subsequent sessions concentrate on building coping skills, making sense of feelings, and trying small practical changes between meetings.

People who choose to work with him can expect steady, non-judgemental support. Patrick encourages realistic goals and clear plans so progress is easy to recognise. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	377266	January 2027

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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 Patrick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Drug and alcohol addiction
HIV / AIDS
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Sex addiction

Ways of working Patrick names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Client-centred approaches and online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and choices. The counsellor listens attentively, mirrors feelings, and helps the person find their own answers. This approach can be helpful for depression, low self-esteem, grief and when facing life changes because it builds self-understanding and confidence.

Working this way online means sessions follow the same rhythm as in-person meetings. The therapist responds to what the person brings each week and they decide together which topics to prioritise. Figuring out the best therapeutic approach is a shared process and the counsellor will adapt methods to match a client's goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual connection matters; phone calls are handy when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer typing, need brief ongoing contact, or want a flexible way to fit therapy into a busy schedule. These options make it easier to attend from different locations and to match the style of contact to what works best.

Frequently asked

What issues does Patrick help with?

He supports people with addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as drug and alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS, OCD patterns, personality difficulties and sex addiction.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He works in a client-centred way, focusing on the individual's experience and pace. Sessions prioritise listening, reflection and helping people find their own direction.

How much experience does he have?

Patrick has around 12 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How does pricing work?

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 him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.