Patricia White

Patricia White is a counsellor with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling isolated or lonely as well as those facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life changes. She aims to make first conversations straightforward and respectful so people can talk about what feels difficult right now.

Patricia is a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). She works from an integrative base and draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. That means sessions focus on what matters to the individual rather than a fixed method.

In practice she blends Client-Centred listening with tasks from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing where helpful. She has substantial experience with trauma, addiction, self-harm and loss, including work with people affected by conflict and war related trauma. Sessions are built around a collaborative plan and practical steps the person feels ready to try.

Patricia describes counselling as a process of change that can feel daunting. She supports people to identify factors that influence how they feel and to set goals that matter to them. Her aim is to help people recognise strengths and develop coping strategies they can use outside sessions.

People who contact Patricia are invited to discuss what they hope to achieve and how she can best support them. She offers regular clinical supervision and follows the professional standards of the National Counselling Society.

Approaches used in online work and what they do

Patricia draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead to build trust and understanding. This approach is useful for people who need space to talk about loneliness, grief or relationship difficulties.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical changes. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, panic and low mood because it breaks problems into small, manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Patricia will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is made together and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available session formats before booking. Many people value online work because it can fit into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to keep continuity of care if life circumstances change. Confirm the specific session options and scheduling details when you book so they match your daily routine.