Patrick Lyttle, NCPS

Patrick Lyttle offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain or uncertainties about work and purpose. He helps people talk through what matters now and find small, realistic steps they can take. Patrick uses clear language and a calm approach to make sessions easy to follow for someone worried and short on time.

He draws on two decades of experience working in organisations and private practice. Patrick trained at Kings College London and the University of Oxford and holds NCPS. He uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current patterns. That helps uncover repeated reactions that cause distress.

He also works with attachment-based ideas to help people understand how early relationships influence present trust and closeness. Mindfulness techniques are used to build simple ways to regulate strong emotions and reduce stress in daily life. Sessions combine talking, reflection and practical exercises tailored to the person’s needs.

Typical concerns include mood and anxiety issues, difficulties with commitment or control, problems at work, and questions about life purpose and self-esteem. Patrick also focuses on challenges linked to abandonment, avoidant personality patterns and narcissistic dynamics. He supports people seeking coaching-style help as well as therapy-focused work.

Patrick offers sessions for people in the United Kingdom and international clients in English. He aims for a collaborative, respectful process that balances understanding life history with making changes that improve day-to-day life.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and trusting. Online sessions use conversation and reflection to identify attachment patterns and try new ways of relating in day-to-day life.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and feelings without being swept away. These short exercises can be done between sessions and help reduce stress, improve focus and calm anxiety in practical moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what matters most to the client, their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted as work progresses so the approach stays relevant and useful.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps assessment and emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, coaching-style support or times when writing feels more helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and other life demands, while keeping a steady course of support.