- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Guilt and shame support
About Patricia
Patricia O'Neill is an NCPS counsellor in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse. Patricia’s background includes living in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, which informs her understanding of PTSD and long-term trauma.
She uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful space where a person’s own views guide the work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test practical alternatives. Sessions are conversational and focused on what a person wants to change.
Patricia has supported people through addictions, workplace difficulties via Employee Assistance Programmes, and mental health concerns that affect daily life and relationships. She helps clients rebuild confidence and address shame or guilt that can linger after difficult events. Her experience includes working with first responders and veterans, and with those facing chronic illness or pain.
In practice she keeps things direct and person-led. People can expect straightforward talk, space to reflect, and practical steps to try between sessions. She encourages small, manageable actions that link to the goals a person brings.
If you are considering therapy, Patricia asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so you can both discuss priorities and what to aim for next.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says, so the person feels understood and in control of what to work on. It helps when someone needs space to sort out difficult feelings and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and tries practical changes to test different outcomes. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, guilt and compulsive behaviours by setting small exercises to try between sessions.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. Patricia will work collaboratively to identify the best fit based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That discussion happens early on and can be reviewed as the work progresses.
Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, appointments and caring responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins, phone conversations when bandwidth is limited, or video sessions when seeing facial cues matters. These practical choices help make therapy fit everyday life rather than the other way around.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, chronic illness, and first responder or veteran issues.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Patricia combines Client-Centred Therapy and CBT to help people talk through painful feelings and test different ways of thinking. She aims to make space for the facts and emotions people bring.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience and has worked with people in Employee Assistance Programmes and those affected by long-term trauma linked to growing up in Northern Ireland.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited as NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom, living in Northern Ireland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; confirm practical details and any regional considerations when you arrange sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.