Patricia (Trish) Igoe, BACP

Patricia (Trish) Igoe is a BACP registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes membership of the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Patricia has trained in a range of therapeutic methods, including Person-Centred (also known as Client-Centered) work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior techniques, compassion-focused approaches, and mindfulness practices, enabling her to tailor support to each person's needs.

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, questions about sexuality, and confidence challenges. Patricia takes a collaborative stance, inviting clients to explore thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental atmosphere and working with them to develop practical strategies and deeper emotional insight. She emphasizes an open and respectful therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change.

Beginning therapy can take courage, and Patricia aims to guide clients through that first step and beyond, helping them set goals and find ways to address the issues they are experiencing while adapting her approach to what works best for each individual.

Approaches for Online Work and Therapeutic Support

Patricia (Trish) Igoe draws on Client-Centered therapy, an approach that focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where clients lead the pace and direction of their work - this style helps with self-esteem, relationship issues, and finding personal clarity. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, an approach often effective for stress, anxiety, low mood, and practical problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for strong emotional reactions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Patricia works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She partners with clients to review what is helping and to adjust the focus over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or more immediate exchanges can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access regular support around work, family, and daily life, while allowing therapists and registered professionals to collaborate with clients in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.