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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Grief and LGBT issues
About Padraic
BACP-accredited counsellor in the United Kingdom with 10 years of practice, Padraic Devlin helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and LGBT matters. He works using a mix of approaches and places the client at the centre of the work.
Padraic trained and practised from 2015 and draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside cognitive and psychodynamic methods. He explains CBT as a way to shift thinking patterns to change feelings and behaviour, while person-centred work keeps the person's priorities central. Padraic emphasises the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of effective work.
Sessions tend to begin with straightforward listening and practical conversation about current problems. He uses a range of tools to help people manage panic, low mood, workplace stress and difficult life changes. Where useful, short-term solution-focused steps are used to tackle immediate issues and make day-to-day coping easier.
Padraic also addresses themes such as guilt, shame, forgiveness, isolation and sexuality. He offers direct support for parenting strains, intimacy-related concerns and compassion fatigue. He describes his role as working alongside people to identify what matters and to test small changes that can lessen distress.
People can expect plain spoken discussion and a focus on what they want to change. He aims to create predictable sessions so people know what to expect and can build on progress week to week.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and making the client’s concerns central. The therapist prioritises how you describe your situation and helps you decide which issues to work on. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together; it involves testing different thinking styles and trying small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or panic.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Padraic will discuss goals and preferences and will suggest methods that match those aims. The choice of approach is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they can fit appointments into work breaks, avoid travel time and make shorter check-ins when needed. Remote work can also allow sessions without being on camera or with lower bandwidth, depending on the chosen format.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, along with relationship and LGBT-related issues. Additional focus areas include panic, shame, self-esteem and workplace problems.
What methods does he use in sessions?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy as a base, with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and Solution-Focused techniques. These are mixed to suit the issue and the person.
How much experience does he have?
He has around 10 years of professional counselling experience, practising since 2015. That background includes work with stress, grief and LGBT concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is BACP accredited and works in the United Kingdom. The profile notes practice originating in Northern Ireland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule the first session. That process sets up the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.