Patricia Robbins , BACP, NCPS

Patricia Robbins is a counsellor with 18 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and takes a collaborative, person-focused approach. Patricia aims to help people regain a sense of control and move past issues that feel overwhelming.

Her style is warm and integrative. Sessions focus on autonomy and practical steps people can take between meetings. Dialog is tailored to each person's needs rather than a fixed script. Patricia emphasises sensitivity and avoids stigmatising labels.

Patricia uses a mix of approaches to match what a person brings. She draws on cognitive-behavioural methods to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behaviour.

People come to Patricia with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem. She also offers support for eating and sleeping difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and career-related strain.

Sessions are conversational and aim to build practical skills. Patricia works with LGBT clients and supports those coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and complex emotional patterns. Her aim is to empower people to make sustainable changes and find clearer ways forward.

If someone is ready to begin, Patricia guides them through simple next steps and helps set realistic goals. She focuses on what will make day-to-day life feel more manageable and purposeful.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It helps build a life based on personal values and practical steps rather than trying to fight every uncomfortable feeling. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses structured techniques and experiments to test new ways of reacting and to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will collaborate with each person to find what fits best based on their goals and preferences. That might mean trying one way of working for a while, then adjusting the plan as progress and needs become clearer.

Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult or time is tight. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a lunch break. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit brief check-ins, mood tracking, or people who find written communication easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing daily life.