About Patricia
Patricia O'Neill is a counsellor with 15 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She uses straightforward, people-first ways of working to help clients facing anxiety, stress, addiction, grief and low self-esteem. Patricia speaks English and is registered as NCPS.
Patricia blends a client-centred approach with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy. In sessions she prioritises listening and helping people name unhelpful thoughts and patterns. That practical pairing aims to reduce distress and make everyday life feel more manageable.
How Patricia works
She has particular experience supporting people affected by trauma and abuse, including post-traumatic stress that can follow exposure to prolonged conflict. Patricia also helps with mood disorders, obsessive thinking, and compulsive behaviours, using clear steps to break cycles that keep problems in place. Many clients bring complex, overlapping issues.
Patricia works with co-morbidity, chronic pain or illness, codependency and addiction, and first responder or armed forces experiences. She focuses on small, achievable changes that build confidence and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions are described in plain language, and Patricia aims to create a non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings.
She also has experience in workplace Employee Assistance Programmes, helping people manage problems that affect their work and home life.
Patricia lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Patricia works with
The areas below are the ones Patricia selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor offers active listening, empathy and support so people can explore feelings and make sense of their situation. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and to be heard rather than quick solutions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, compulsive behaviours and patterns that keep problems going. CBT gives clear tools that can be practised between sessions to reduce distress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with each person to decide whether client-centred listening, CBT techniques, or a mix of both will match their goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan so sessions stay relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers flexibility that suits different lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller discussion is needed, phone sessions can fit a work break or require less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions and to choose the format that fits day-to-day life.
Start online instead of waiting
Our partner service asks a few questions about what you are looking for and matches you with a therapist for sessions from home.
Book with PatriciaWe will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.
Common questions
What concerns does Patricia help with?
What is her therapeutic style?
How long has she practised?
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
What session formats are available?
How are sessions paid for?
How do I begin working with her?
A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. Entries are not assessed or endorsed by this directory.
Other entries for stress, anxiety
Supportive LCSW helping people build strength and clarity
Practical, trauma-aware therapy for everyday life
Practical, relational therapy for life transitions