Patrick Yardy, BACP

Patrick Yardy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing addiction, low self-esteem, grief, depression and major life changes. He also works with issues related to drug and alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, personality difficulties and sex addiction. Patrick is a member of the BACP, which is listed after his name as BACP.

Patrick aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. He encourages people to take small steps and to try practical changes that fit their everyday life. Conversations focus on what matters right now and on building helpful habits and responses.

With about 12 years of professional experience, Patrick draws on a client-centred approach. That means he listens closely and follows each person’s lead, helping them make sense of their experience and decide next steps. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the individual.

People who come for support can expect straightforward conversation, practical suggestions and a focus on everyday thinking and habits. Patrick emphasises dignity and respect while working with sensitive topics. He aims to support people as they move towards clearer priorities and more manageable routines.

To begin, clients use the site process to match with him and arrange sessions according to his availability. The first meetings are often used to set goals and agree how to work together.

How a client-centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following what matters to the person sitting across from the counsellor. It helps people who want to make sense of their thoughts, reduce distressing habits, or build steadier daily routines. The counsellor offers empathy and reflections to help people notice patterns and decide on practical next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which ways of working suit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can involve trying different strategies and agreeing on what feels most useful.

Session formats are not specified in Patrick's biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quick check-in during a work break. Phone meetings can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, while video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for longer discussions. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions to focus on short-term habit changes, thinking patterns, or longer-term emotional work, depending on each person’s needs.