Patrick Carter, BACP, NCPS

Patrick Carter helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, anger and issues with self-esteem. He also supports people through family and parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and challenges like isolation or feeling stuck. Patrick works in English and accepts international clients while practising in the United Kingdom.

Patrick offers a calm, respectful space for people to talk through what matters to them. He aims to listen without judgement and to be curious about each person's experience. He believes people can find their own way forward when they have the right conditions and support.

He uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person's perspective and to encourage honesty and self-understanding. Patrick also draws on Existential Therapy to help people think about life choices, meaning and responsibility when those issues are causing distress.

Patrick has three years of professional experience and is BACP, NCPS registered. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS is noted as an additional credential in his profile. These are shown as supplied credentials.

In sessions he aims to work collaboratively, helping people set goals that feel realistic and relevant. He focuses on practical ways to manage difficult feelings while also exploring deeper questions about values and purpose. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the Start Therapy process on the site to match and schedule a first appointment.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a space where people can say what they really think. It helps with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns by encouraging honest reflection and supporting the person's own problem-solving.

Existential Therapy invites people to look at meaning, choice and responsibility in their life. This approach can help when someone is struggling with life purpose, midlife questions, isolation or major changes and wants to weigh options and values more clearly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patrick will discuss which approaches suit a person's needs and preferences and decide together what to try first. This is a collaborative process that can change as goals evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, please check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they reduce travel, can fit into a workday more easily and make it simpler to maintain regular appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt therapeutic methods to work well at a distance while focusing on what matters most to the person.