Patrick Carter, BACP, NCPS

Patrick Carter offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He is experienced with parenting and family concerns, coping with life changes, and issues that often arise in midlife. Patrick aims to create a space of care and respect where people can bring what matters to them without judgement.

Patrick works from a belief that people can find their own way forward when conditions are right. He listens attentively and reflects what he hears so people can see their situation more clearly. Sessions focus on what the person wants to work on, whether that is practical coping, making decisions, or managing difficult emotions.

His approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which means the person leads the pace and focus of sessions while the counsellor offers understanding and acceptance. He also uses ideas from Existential Therapy to help people look at meaning, choices, and life direction when facing change or uncertainty.

Patrick is BACP, NCPS. BACP stands for British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS is the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. He has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. The practice asks people to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. In practice this means the counsellor listens, mirrors what is said and follows the person's lead so sessions stay relevant to immediate concerns. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, accepting presence to talk through anxiety, stress or relationship worries.

Existential Therapy pays attention to questions about meaning, choice and direction. It involves open conversation about life goals, responsibility and ways to face change. This can be useful for people navigating midlife shifts, decisions about relationships, or a search for purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and suggest which ideas to try. Decisions about style and focus are made collaboratively and can shift as priorities change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or family time. It can reduce travel and make it simpler to have shorter check-ins when needed. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, please confirm the available online session options before booking.