Patrick Yardy, BACP

Patrick Yardy helps people facing addictions, depression, low self-esteem, grief and major life changes. He also focuses on issues such as drug and alcohol addiction, sex addiction, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, personality disorders and living with HIV/AIDS. He is named at the start so visitors know who they are reading about. Patrick works to make therapy a place where people can speak openly. He aims to reduce judgement and listens without rushing. Sessions are paced to the person, not a strict timetable. He uses a client-centred approach, which means the conversation is shaped around the person's concerns and goals. That style suits people who need acceptance and a chance to find their own solutions with professional support. Patrick has been practising for 12 years and holds BACP, which is listed as his professional credential. He has worked across different settings helping people manage addiction and emotional distress. People who choose Patrick can expect direct, clear language in sessions. Practical coping ideas and pacing are offered alongside exploration of feelings. The aim is to help people build skills to manage symptoms and make steady change. To start, a person would make initial contact and arrange the format that suits them best. Patrick offers several online session types to fit different needs and routines.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving people space to talk and be heard. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and helps the person find their own path forward. This approach is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, grief and ongoing emotional pain where being understood matters. The therapist will work with the person to decide which ways of working are most helpful. That is a joint process - goals, pace and session style are agreed together and revisited as needs change. The counsellor aims to create a collaborative plan rather than imposing a single method. Online sessions can be booked as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are like in-person meetings and allow face-to-face contact. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or people who find typing easier than talking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, travel or caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor the mix of session formats to what helps the person make steady progress.