Patricia McIntosh, BACP
Patricia McIntosh is a BACP counsellor with eight years of professional experience.
About Patricia
Patricia McIntosh is a BACP counsellor with eight years of professional experience. She works across the UK and offers help for people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. Patricia aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful so clients can speak freely about their worries.
She uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client’s priorities central. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and move at a pace that feels comfortable.
Background and approach
Patricia also draws on Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Trauma-Focused Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when these suit the person’s needs. Patricia has worked in the voluntary sector, with insurance and Employee Assistance Programme providers, and in independent practice.
Her background includes research interests in anxiety and trauma, and she holds an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling plus a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen. Appointments are offered in person in Aberdeen’s West End and online for people within the UK. Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
Patricia explains the process clearly and helps people decide which format will work best for them. She focuses on practical steps people can take between sessions. That might mean short goal-setting, simple coping techniques, or discussing changes to try at home or work.
Patricia encourages steady progress and works alongside each person to build resilience and clarity.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 377333 | April 2026 |
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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Patricia works with
Everything Patricia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Patricia lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options with each person and make decisions together based on needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative way makes sure the method used fits the issue and the individual’s comfort with different techniques.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions offer a simpler connection when video is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options help fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Patricia help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career issues, grief and related difficulties.
What is her style of therapy?
She uses a person-centred approach that keeps your priorities central, and integrates EMDR, Trauma-Focused and Solution-Focused methods when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working across the voluntary sector, insurance and Employee Assistance Programmes, and in independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom, offering in-person sessions in Aberdeen’s West End.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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