Patrick Crabtree

I currently have availability at various times on Mondays and on Tuesday mornings, and can work weekly, fortnightly or monthly with you as is your preference.

Hello, and a warm welcome to my profile.

Approaching counselling can feel like a big step - I absolutely get that - yet we all experience times when life circumstances lead to increasing confusion, overwhelm and stress in which we can struggle to gain any clarity on the best way forward for ourself.

Mental and emotional distress are incredibly common within the demands of modern life but are not signs that there is something inherently wrong with us - only that we are presently struggling to cope with everything on our own.

Each of us is utterly unique in the life we've so far lived and how that then makes us who we are: what this means is that each of us not only has our own unique perspectives on the world but also that we're all equipped differently in terms of our resilience and resourcefulness in the face of life's challenges and difficulties.

As a counsellor I'll provide a space in which the uniqueness of who you are (no matter who you think you are!) is both embraced and celebrated.  Free of judgement and any expectation I'll support you in exploring your present experience and help you gain clarity on why things are like they are and how you might step forward towards a life that is increasingly authentic and rewarding.

If after reading this far you feel I might just be on your wavelength then please consider getting in touch via email or text to arrange a free 30minute introductory call via phone or Zoom to discuss your present needs and see if you would like to work with me.

I work nationally online via Zoom, by telephone or with email counselling.

Telephone counselling may suit you if you prefer not to work via video call, and of course these are not dependent on an internet connection.

I offer Email counselling too: this provides an opportunity to slow down the process and lead to greater reflection, for which I use ProtonMail, which is secure and confidential. 

I'm qualified to Diploma and Foundation degree levels in counselling approaches, a member of the BACP and continue to develop myself personally and professionally in respect of self-reflection, supervision, ongoing training workshops and am currently training in Integrative Psychotherapy.