- Attachment-focused
- Psychodynamic approach
- Works with grief
About Patricia
Patricia Devlin is a counsellor who helps adults facing relationship difficulties, grief, depression and the fallout from major life changes. She works with people who feel stuck, isolated, or overwhelmed by emotion and helps them make sense of painful patterns. Patricia is a BACP member and she brings a calm, attentive presence to each session.
Her work draws on psychodynamic ideas, looking at how past experiences shape present feelings and choices. That means she and the client look together for recurring patterns that might be keeping problems going. She also uses attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships influence how people connect as adults, including issues like fear of abandonment or emotional withdrawal.
Sessions focus on understanding rather than quick fixes. Conversations aim to uncover unrecognised patterns and build new ways of relating to oneself and others. Patricia describes her style as warm, thoughtful and collaborative, and she emphasises steady, lasting change rather than instant solutions.
She has three years of clinical experience and works with adults from varied backgrounds. Her additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, guilt and shame, codependency, commitment and control issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
People who choose her often want a deeper look at why they repeat the same patterns and how to shift them. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes part of the work, offering a new experience of being understood and supported.
How psychodynamic and attachment approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and responding to others. It looks at patterns such as fear of abandonment or emotional distance and helps people notice and change those dynamics.Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and choices. The work often involves talking through recurring themes and noticing how they appear in relationships and day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work with each person to decide which ideas and techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation, and approaches may be adjusted as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking. The biography does not list specific remote formats, so confirm which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to include therapy in a busy week, reduce travel time and allow conversations from wherever a person is able to join. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require camera use if that helps someone engage more comfortably.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
Patricia supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, codependency, body image and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and thoughtful with a collaborative focus. Sessions emphasise understanding long-standing patterns rather than quick symptom management.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.