Patricia McIntosh, BACP

Patricia McIntosh is a BACP-accredited counsellor and an EMDR UK-registered therapist with over eight years of experience supporting people across the United Kingdom. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, career challenges, grief, intimacy-related matters, sleeping difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes. She also supports clients facing compassion fatigue and offers coaching for motivation and confidence.

Patricia adopts a person-centred approach, focusing on creating a non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings and build greater clarity and resilience. She integrates evidence-informed methods such as EMDR therapy into her practice to support recovery from traumatic experiences, while also using solution-focused techniques to help clients identify practical steps forward.

She provides both in-person sessions in Aberdeen’s West End and online therapy throughout the UK, tailoring each session to the individual’s needs. Her background includes work across the voluntary sector, with insurance and Employee Assistance Programme providers, and in private practice. Patricia holds an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling and a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen, and she maintains an active interest in anxiety and trauma research to inform her work.

Taking the first step can be challenging, and Patricia aims to walk alongside clients as they move toward greater wellbeing, resilience, and purpose.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Patricia works with a blend of proven approaches that can be delivered effectively through online means. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, empathetic environment where clients guide the pace and content of sessions - this approach is helpful for building self-understanding, confidence, and coping skills. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-informed therapy used to help process distressing memories and reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic experiences. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths that move a person toward clear, achievable goals, making it useful for issues like career transitions, motivation, and short-term problem solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She draws on assessment, client preferences, and ongoing feedback to adapt methods so therapy stays aligned with the client’s aims and pace.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered across the UK by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to continue in ways that suit the client’s life and commitments.