About Patrick
Patrick Yardy supports people facing addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He also has experience with drug and alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS concerns, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, personality disorder issues and sex addiction. He introduces himself simply and directly to help someone take that first step.
Patrick creates an open space where people can talk without feeling judged. He aims to make it easier to name difficult feelings and decide what to try next.
How Patrick works
Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting across from him. He uses a client-centred approach, which means the person sets the pace and the topics. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps people work out their own answers rather than directing every choice.
This style suits people who want to be heard and to build confidence in their own decisions. Patrick has worked in the field for 12 years and holds BACP accreditation. That background includes supporting people through addiction, long-term health issues and major life transitions.
His experience gives him practical knowledge of common patterns and how to break them. People can expect straightforward, calm sessions that focus on real-life steps. Patrick supports clients to notice small changes, try new strategies and review what helps.
He offers a steady presence while people find their way forward.
Patrick lists one way of working on the entry:
What Patrick works with
The areas below are the ones Patrick selected when setting up a profile. The first one is listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- LGBT
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How client-centred therapy works online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person seeking help at the centre. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what they hear. This approach helps people clarify feelings, build self-understanding and decide what to try next. It can be useful for depression, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.Online sessions let the therapist and client explore which methods fit best. Patrick will work with each person to choose an approach that matches their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where plans are reviewed and adapted as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online work include flexibility and easier access. Video calls are like face-to-face sessions and are useful for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be lower on bandwidth and easier to fit into a lunch break. Live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick reflections and written notes to refer back to. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work and family life.
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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.
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