Patricia Devlin, BACP
Patricia Devlin is a counsellor who helps people dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes.
About Patricia
Patricia Devlin is a counsellor who helps people dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults and aims to create a calm, respectful space for people to talk through painful feelings and confusing patterns. Patricia uses listening and reflection to make sense of what is happening now and why it might be repeating.
She holds a BACP credential, which means she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Background and approach
Her work is influenced by psychodynamic ideas that look at how early experiences shape present behaviour. That makes it easier to notice repeated responses to stress, loss, or conflict. Attachment-based ideas are also central to her practice.
Patricia pays attention to how early relationships taught someone to seek closeness, manage fear of abandonment, or pull away when things get hard. Exploring these templates can help people notice patterns in friendships and romantic relationships. Sessions aim to build clarity about feelings such as shame, guilt, emptiness, or overwhelming grief.
Over time people often find they can make different choices and feel more steady in relationships and daily life. Patricia describes her style as warm and thoughtful, focused on understanding rather than quick fixes. She offers sessions for people experiencing issues linked to chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image concerns, codependency, control issues, and life purpose questions.
Work is practical and reflective, with an emphasis on helping each person find more reliable ways of coping and connecting.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406010 | December 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Patricia names
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Attachment and Psychodynamic Approaches for Online Therapy
Patricia uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape the way people seek closeness and handle fear of abandonment. This approach helps people notice patterns in friendships and romantic relationships and work on forming steadier connections.She also draws on psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and behaviours. This work helps uncover repeated responses to loss, control issues, guilt or shame so people can choose different ways of reacting.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the process. Patricia works collaboratively with each person to agree what to focus on, and she adapts the approach to match a person's needs, goals and preferences rather than using one set method for everyone.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility around work, family or mobility needs. Video calls let you pick up on facial expressions and tone. Phone sessions can be used when lower bandwidth or no camera is preferred. Chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She helps people with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and thoughtful with a reflective pace. She listens closely and helps people make sense of feelings and repeated patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Patricia has three years of clinical experience working as a counsellor. That experience includes supporting adults from a range of backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what session formats can I meet her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.