Patricia McIntosh
Person-centred counsellor blending EMDR and practical tools
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About Patricia
Patricia McIntosh is a BACP counsellor with eight years of clinical experience. She offers therapy in the United Kingdom and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related difficulties. Patricia aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward for anyone considering support.
Her background includes work in the voluntary sector, with Employee Assistance Programmes and in independent practice. She holds an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling and a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen.
Background and approach
She also practises EMDR therapy as part of her approach. Patricia favours a person-centred style that makes listening central to each session. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space so people can talk about painful memories, current worries and everyday challenges.
The emphasis is on what matters to the individual and on meeting them where they are. Practical tools feature alongside reflective conversation. Solution-focused strategies are used when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work.
Trauma-focused techniques and EMDR are offered to help process distressing events when that fits the person's needs. Patricia is especially interested in anxiety and trauma research and uses that evidence to guide her work. She supports people with self-esteem, career questions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue and life transitions.
The aim is clearer thinking, steady coping and more confidence moving forward.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 377333
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Patricia's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Patricia works with
Everything Patricia lists, 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
Approaches Patricia lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Patricia works online
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a way of working with memories that cause distress. It uses a structured process to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the symptoms connected to them. EMDR can be offered when trauma-focused work is appropriate and the client and therapist agree it is a good fit.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what matches the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into daily life - for example it can make attending shorter check-ins easier and avoid travel time. It can also allow continuity of care when meeting in person is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors using these approaches, will talk through practical arrangements so sessions work with your routine and commitments.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns does Patricia help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career questions, relationships, grief and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person-centred, focusing on listening and respect. She combines reflective conversation with practical, solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in the voluntary sector, with EAP providers and in independent practice.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She is BACP accredited and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Patricia?
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