Counsellor profile
Patricia O'Neill, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and Trauma
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Addictions and grief
About Patricia
Counsellor Patricia O'Neill is a member of NCPS with 15 years of work in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma and abuse.
Patricia uses client-centred ways of working. That means conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She listens, reflects and helps people find their own solutions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions.
Her background includes work with people affected by PTSD linked to the Northern Ireland conflict. That experience shapes how she talks about trauma and long-term stress. She has also provided counselling through workplace Employee Assistance Programmes, helping people manage work-related concerns alongside other problems.
Patricia works with a wide range of related issues, including attachment difficulties, chronic pain or illness, codependency, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, first responder issues, mood problems, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours. She aims to help clients notice patterns and try new coping strategies in day-to-day life.
Sessions are practical and conversational. People can expect to talk through what is happening now, to try out coping techniques, and to review what helps between meetings. The focus is on small, steady steps and on what is realistic for each person.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The counsellor follows the person’s concerns and helps them find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want time to explore feelings and decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments in daily life. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and some obsessive or compulsive problems.
Deciding which approach to use is a joint task. Patricia will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and check what helps. She supports clients to choose steps that match their needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
Session options are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current formats before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings into work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera, or who need quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these flexible arrangements, and the exact setup should be agreed when arranging sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self esteem, depression, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse, plus several related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice combines client-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Conversations focus on what matters now and on practical strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in counselling in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she listed with?
She is listed with NCPS as shown in her profile details.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She accepts international clients as noted in her profile information.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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