- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Patricia
Patricia Thomas is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 25 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression and grief. She also addresses intimacy-related concerns, eating and body image issues, and challenges around parenting and life changes.
Patricia views each person as the expert on their own life. In sessions she listens and helps people make sense of what is happening now. Conversations focus on strengths, practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. She aims to make the first steps easier to take.
Her approach draws on client-centred ways of working that put the person's experience at the centre. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to look at patterns in close relationships and how feelings shape behaviour. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, achievable goals and build forward momentum.
Patricia has long experience supporting people through loss, separation and the emotional fallout of abuse. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, infidelity and communication problems. Sessions look at patterns that repeat and practical strategies to change them.
People who come for help can expect straightforward conversation, reflective listening and goal-facing work. Patricia offers support for coping with anger, low self-esteem and the practical pressures that come with early adult life. Prospective clients should check the current session options before booking.
How her approaches work online
Patricia uses client-centred work that keeps the person's own experience at the heart of therapy. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and helping them decide what to work on next. It suits people who want a conversational, exploratory way of addressing stress and personal difficulties.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to look at the patterns that develop in close relationships. EFT-style work helps identify how emotions shape reactions and how that affects communication and intimacy. This can be useful for people navigating breakups, trust issues, or repeating relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which methods to use based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That discussion happens early on and can change as work progresses.
If you plan to try online sessions, check the platform for current delivery options before booking. Confirming formats helps you fit therapy into study, work and everyday life. Online work can make it easier to arrange shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and fit sessions around shifts or classes, but please verify the session types available with the service.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include parenting, eating and body image, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centred and collaborative, focusing on listening and building on a person’s strengths. She also uses Emotionally-Focused and Solution-Focused methods to address relationship patterns and practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the platform's online therapy options for up-to-date details.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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