Counsellor profile
Padraic Devlin, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 10 years of experience
Person-centred counsellor for stress and relationships
Continue with PadraicAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (374819)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Padraic supplied to BetterHelp.
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Padraic
BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) accredited counsellor with 10 years' experience, based in the United Kingdom. Padraic Devlin works with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting concerns and self-esteem using person-centred practice alongside tools such as cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work.
Padraic explains CBT as changing thinking patterns to shift feelings, while emphasising that the person-centred approach keeps the client at the centre of the work. He values the working relationship between counsellor and client and aims to build that connection from the first sessions so practical work can follow more easily.
Sessions focus on clear, straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what the person hopes to change. He uses a mix of short-term solutions and deeper exploration depending on what the client wants. Practical techniques from CBT are offered alongside reflective, psychodynamic-style thinking about patterns and past experience.
Padraic also addresses issues such as shame, guilt, isolation, panic attacks, sexuality, social phobia and workplace stress. He describes his manner as friendly and non-judgemental and says he adapts how he works to the individual client rather than following a fixed script.
He accepts clients from the UK and internationally and works in English. Costs vary by location and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches are used in online counselling
Padraic combines person-centred work with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and supporting the client to lead the conversation, helping clarify what matters most. CBT offers clear strategies and exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce symptoms such as panic or social anxiety.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each client and agree together which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses and as needs shift.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can help people fit counselling into everyday life by removing travel, making it easier to schedule during work breaks and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit those who prefer not to use video, as alternatives may be available; check the matching questionnaire for details before arranging a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and workplace concerns among other matters.
What style of counselling does he use?
He uses a person-centred approach as the core of his work, with tools from CBT, psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused therapy as needed.
How long has he been practising?
He has around 10 years of professional counselling experience, having practised since 2015.
Is he a member of a professional body in the UK?
He is BACP accredited, which is recorded as BACP in his credentials.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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