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Padraic Devlin, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Person-centred approach
- Grief and loss
About Padraic
Padraic Devlin is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, relationship issues, grief, anger and trauma. He also works with concerns such as intimacy, parenting, self-esteem, career strain and compassion fatigue.
Padraic uses a mix of approaches but places the client at the centre of the work. He describes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a way to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns so feelings and reactions can shift. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques to address different kinds of problems.
Sessions start by clarifying what the person wants to address and what a reasonable next step looks like. Padraic emphasises the importance of how the counsellor and client get on together, and aims to build that working relationship early. Once rapport is in place, he and the client choose methods and exercises that fit practical goals.
He often uses short, concrete tasks between sessions to practise new responses and test what helps. Discussions can cover thought patterns, emotional responses, past influences and small behavioural changes. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted if needed.
Padraic works in English and accepts international clients. He notes that fees vary with location and that sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Padraic mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a client-centred stance in his online counselling. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small experiments to change reactions; it is often used for anxiety, panic and low mood. A client-centred approach keeps the person central, emphasising listening and developing a collaborative working relationship so people feel understood.Deciding which approach to use is part of the early sessions. He will work with the client to identify goals, discuss what methods might suit those goals, and agree a way forward. That collaborative planning is reviewed as progress is made and adjustments are suggested if needed.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to check in during a short break, use phone-only or lower-bandwidth options if video is difficult, or focus on brief goal-led sessions when appropriate. Confirm the current session formats before booking so arrangements match your needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Padraic help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, trauma and related issues such as intimacy, parenting and workplace problems.
How would he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking or behaving. Sessions include practical exercises to test what changes help reduce distress.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of professional counselling experience and describes a blend of client-centred work with CBT, psychodynamic and solution-focused methods.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is BACP accredited, as stated in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients according to the information provided.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.