Person-Centred Counselling in Crediton, Devon & Nationwide Online
Welcome
Sometimes life can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed or simply unsure of where to go next.
You may be struggling with anxiety or stress, finding relationships difficult, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, experiencing loss or a major life change, or carrying something that you've found difficult to put into words.
Whatever has brought you here, taking the time to consider counselling can be an important first step.
I'm Patrick, a person-centred counsellor based in Crediton, Devon. I offer face-to-face counselling in Crediton as well as online counselling, giving you the flexibility to choose the way of working that feels most comfortable for you.
About me
Finding the right counsellor is important. You need to feel comfortable enough to talk openly and explore things that may be difficult to put into words.
I came to counselling myself as a client and experienced first-hand how valuable it can be to have a therapist you genuinely connect with. That experience ultimately led me to become a counsellor.
I now offer person-centred counselling to adults in Crediton, Mid Devon and online.
How counselling can help
Counselling offers a confidential and non-judgemental space where you can slow things down and explore what is happening for you.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, anger, bereavement and loss, life changes and questions around identity, meaning and purpose.
I also offer specialist adoption support counselling for adults affected by adoption, including adopted adults, birth family members, adopters and special guardians.
You don't need to have everything worked out before you come to counselling. Sometimes it is simply helpful to have someone alongside you while you begin to make sense of what you're experiencing.
A person-centred approach
My approach is primarily person-centred. This means that I don't see myself as someone who will "fix" you or tell you what you should do.
Instead, I aim to offer a relationship built on empathy, acceptance, curiosity and respect, where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
You are the expert on your own life. My role is to help you understand yourself more deeply, recognise patterns and possibilities, and perhaps discover a different way of relating to yourself and the world around you.
Adoption Support Counselling
Adoption can affect people in deeply personal and complex ways. As an adoptee myself, I understand that the impact of adoption can continue throughout adulthood and can raise questions around identity, belonging, attachment, loss, relationships and family.
I offer adoption support counselling for adopted adults, birth family members, adopters and special guardians.
If adoption is something you are affected by and you'd like a safe space to explore your experiences, I'd be very happy to hear from you.
Find out more about adoption support counselling
Counselling in Crediton or online
I offer counselling from my home in Crediton, Devon, as well as online counselling. Sessions can also be a mixture of face-to-face and online depending on what works best for you.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't need to know exactly what you need from counselling before getting in touch.
A free 20-minute conversation gives us an opportunity to talk about what's happening for you, answer any questions you may have and see whether counselling with me feels like a good fit.
