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Patricia Robbins

Patricia Robbins

Therapist · United Kingdom

Experienced pluralistic counsellor focused on practical change

  • Warm and integrative
  • Autonomy and empowerment
  • Practical goal focus

About Patricia

Patricia Robbins is a counsellor with 18 years' experience offering a pluralistic, client-focused way of working. She describes her practice as warm and integrative, and she aims to help people feel more in control and able to make changes. Patricia is a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS in her credentials, and also holds BACP listing.

She works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and low self-esteem. She also supports people living with ADHD and autism, and those recovering from trauma or abuse. Money and financial issues are among the concerns she lists and can be brought into sessions.

Patricia adapts her dialogue and plan to each person. She draws on cognitive and behavioural methods alongside humanistic and psychodynamic ideas. That blend is used to set practical goals, try new ways of responding, and make sense of patterns that repeat.

Her style places emphasis on autonomy and empowerment. Sessions aim to be non-judgemental and respectful, avoiding stigmatising labels. People can expect a collaborative relationship where choices about pace and focus are discussed together.

If someone decides to start therapy she offers support to plan next steps and to work through what has been holding them back. The focus is on helping people build day-to-day coping and clearer direction for change.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to commit to actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns that developed earlier in life and helps people understand how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will discuss options and decide together which methods suit the person's goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying one approach and adjusting if something else fits better.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use online therapy to maintain continuity of care and to offer flexible timing that better suits everyday life.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionADHDLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia often help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and self-esteem issues, as well as ADHD, autism-related concerns and trauma. Money and financial issues are also listed among her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is pluralistic and client-centred, warm and integrative. She focuses on autonomy and works collaboratively to set goals and try practical strategies.

How long has she been practising?

She has 18 years of experience working within the therapeutic industry supporting people with a wide range of concerns.

Which credentials and region should I know about?

She is listed with BACP and NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the UK, with English used for therapy.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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