Patience Destiny, BACP

Patience Destiny offers calm, down-to-earth support for people facing big life shifts and everyday stress. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients sort through anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and relationship strain. Sessions aim to make problems feel more manageable and to find practical next steps that fit each person's life.

With 13 years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she blends conversational warmth with structured tools. Her approach is adaptable; she draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work to match what each person needs.

Patience pays attention to background issues like family of origin, attachment and abandonment concerns. She also supports people dealing with eating and body-image struggles, addiction, caregiver stress, grief, career uncertainty and midlife change. Her style is collaborative and respectful, treating clients as the experts on their own lives.

In sessions she uses practical exercises, guided reflection and everyday language. She invites clients to notice patterns, test small changes and build routines that reduce overwhelm. Humour and creativity are welcomed when they suit the client’s personality.

People who prefer clear structure alongside empathetic listening tend to find this approach helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule. Patience works with people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking small, value-led steps. It can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions by focusing on what matters rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the client leads the pace and topics of each session.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patience will discuss different methods and agree a plan that fits the person's goals and preferences. She treats the choice as collaborative and may combine elements from several approaches as needs become clearer.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so they match your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family, work or travel and can reduce time spent on commuting. Some formats are also useful when a shorter check-in or no-camera option is preferred. Confirm current session formats and scheduling when you arrange your first appointment so sessions suit your everyday life.