Patrick Carter
Calm, practical support for life and relationships
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About Patrick
Patrick Carter helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, anger and struggles with self-esteem. He also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, family problems and life changes such as separation or midlife transitions. Patrick encourages people to bring whatever is worrying them and talks through practical steps and new ways of thinking.
He creates a calm, non-judgemental space and aims to treat each person with curiosity and respect.
Background and approach
Patrick works from the belief that people already have strengths they can build on when conditions in therapy feel right. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person’s needs. Patrick is BACP, which means he is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he also holds NCPS.
He has three years of professional experience working with common concerns like anxiety, depression and anger, alongside areas such as fertility, fatherhood and adoption and foster care issues. His approach uses client-centred methods that focus on the person’s experience and existential ideas that look at meaning, choice and responsibility in life.
In practice this means listening deeply, asking questions that help clarify values, and supporting people to try different ways of responding outside of sessions. People considering therapy with Patrick typically find straightforward language and down-to-earth suggestions.
If you want someone to help you sort through immediate stressors and longer term questions about life direction, he aims to offer steady support and practical next steps.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 416249, NCS24-04206
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Patrick's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Patrick works with
Everything Patrick lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Patrick lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Patrick works online
Finding the right approach is often part of early work in therapy. Patrick will aim to learn about your needs, goals and preferences and then suggest how client-centred or existential ideas might help. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as you notice what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow follow-ups that keep momentum between appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or for sessions without video when that better suits your situation. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these flexible arrangements to make therapy more accessible.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Patrick specialise in?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem and relationship difficulties, plus parenting and family-related challenges.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and down-to-earth, focusing on listening, clarification and practical steps you can try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of professional experience working with a range of common emotional and relational problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
Patrick is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS, and he practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients take part?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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