Padraic Devlin, BACP
Padraic Devlin is a counsellor based in Northern Ireland with ten years of experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +13 more
About Padraic
Padraic Devlin is a counsellor based in Northern Ireland with ten years of experience. He works in a person-centred way, keeping the client at the heart of sessions while drawing on other practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques. Padraic aims to create a warm, respectful space where someone can speak openly and begin to untangle difficult feelings.
Padraic has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He also works with issues around grief, relationship difficulties, LGBT concerns and workplace stress.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on helping people understand what they are feeling and on finding useful ways to manage day-to-day challenges. He describes the relationship between counsellor and client as central to progress. Building trust and a clear working plan is an early priority.
Padraic adapts his approach to suit each person, using short-term, goal-focused techniques where helpful and deeper reflective work when needed. People can expect straightforward, respectful conversations that aim to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity. Practical exercises and changes in thinking are used alongside space to talk about painful experiences.
The tone is friendly and non-judgemental while staying focused on the client’s priorities. Padraic is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has practised since 2015. He offers sessions in English and is available to work with international clients.
He frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports each person to find their own path forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 374819 | March 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
What Padraic works with
Everything Padraic lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Padraic lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. Online CBT often includes short exercises and practical tasks between sessions to help reduce anxiety, panic attacks and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Psychodynamic therapy pays attention to patterns from the past that influence current feelings and relationships. In remote work this can help people understand repetitive themes like guilt, shame or isolation and make different choices in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Padraic will discuss goals and preferences and together they will choose methods that fit the person’s needs. He treats therapy as a collaboration and will adapt style and pace as understanding grows.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people talk face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and carry on with therapeutic progress around work or family commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor work with?
Padraic supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression plus related problems such as grief, relationship strain, workplace issues and LGBT matters.
What is the typical therapeutic style in sessions?
Sessions centre on a person-centred approach, meaning the client’s needs guide the work. Padraic also uses practical cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas when they suit the goals.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
He has been practising since 2015, bringing ten years of clinical work to his sessions.
What credentials and location apply?
Padraic is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats can be used?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
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