Patricia O'Neill, NCPS

Patricia O'Neill is an accredited counsellor based in Northern Ireland who brings 15 years of professional experience to her practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing a range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and low self-esteem, and supports clients seeking to build confidence and reach their potential. Patricia's experience growing up in a part of Ireland affected by ongoing conflict has informed her understanding of post-traumatic stress and shaped her approach when working with individuals affected by PTSD.

She has also provided therapy through workplace Employee Assistance Programmes, helping employees navigate personal and professional difficulties. Patricia holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification, and applies her training to create an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored. She emphasizes collaboration, supporting and empowering people as they take steps toward meaningful change. Patricia aims to help clients identify practical strategies for coping, processing difficult experiences, and developing healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.

Her practice welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and life situations, including those dealing with grief, relationship difficulties, or chronic health challenges, and she offers tailored support to meet each person's goals.

Client-centered and CBT approaches for online therapy

Patricia uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of sessions, offering empathic listening and support so individuals can explore their feelings, values, and goals. This approach is particularly helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and strengthening personal resources.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms. CBT can be useful for addressing anxiety, depression, compulsive patterns, and some forms of addictive behavior.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods accordingly so therapy feels like a good fit for each person.

Online therapy with registered professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across locations while allowing therapists and clients to focus on the therapeutic work together.