Patrick Yardy, BACP

Patrick Yardy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with more than 12 years of experience. He supports people facing addiction, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also works with issues linked to drug and alcohol addiction, HIV and AIDS, obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality difficulties and sex addiction.

Patrick aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about their thoughts and feelings. He focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings, rather than imposing a fixed agenda. His approach is practical and person-led, helping people take small, manageable steps towards change.

Sessions with Patrick typically centre on the client’s experience and goals. He encourages people to set the pace and explores what feels most useful to them. That can mean working through painful emotions, finding ways to break problematic patterns, or making plans for real-life changes.

His membership of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, is part of his professional background. Patrick draws on this experience to offer steady, empathic support while people work through difficult issues.

If you are considering therapy, Patrick invites you to start with a short conversation about what you want to change. He aims to be practical, patient and straightforward while helping people move towards more manageable daily life.

Client-centred approaches and online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what they hear and follows the client’s lead. This approach can help when someone needs space to make sense of emotions or decide on next steps in life.

The emphasis is on understanding the client’s experience and helping them find their own solutions. Conversations aim to build self-awareness and confidence so people can cope better with addiction, grief, low mood and major life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what methods fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences and adjust as therapy progresses. This is a collaborative process where the client’s feedback shapes what happens in sessions.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or travel. It can also suit quieter check-ins that do not need video, and reduce travel time so people can attend more consistently.