Patrick Carter

Patrick Carter offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. He also helps with depression, parenting strains and coping with life changes. Patrick aims to make sessions feel caring and non-judgemental so people can speak openly about what matters to them.

Patrick is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and also holds NCPS. He has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including fatherhood issues, infertility worries and challenges related to adoption and foster care.

In sessions he works in a client-centred way, listening closely and following the person’s pace. He draws on existential ideas too, helping people look at meaning and choice when life feels stuck. Conversations are practical and grounded; the focus is on small, manageable steps that fit into daily life.

Patrick encourages people to bring whatever feels important to sessions, from relationship conflicts to feelings of shame or isolation. He pays attention to how people make sense of their situation and supports them to try new ways of responding.

People who choose Patrick tend to want a straightforward, respectful approach. He accepts clients from the United Kingdom and also works with international clients, running sessions in English.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects back what matters to the person. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings like anger, anxiety or low self-esteem.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility in life. It can help people facing midlife questions, identity concerns, or the fallout from major life changes such as separation or parenting challenges. The focus is on clarifying values and ways forward rather than quick fixes.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will work with the person to decide which ideas or techniques are most helpful for their goals and preferences. That way the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and other daily demands, and can allow shorter check-ins or different ways of meeting when that helps someone take part more regularly.