Patrick Crabtree, BACP

Patrick Crabtree is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and major life changes. He has four years of professional experience and works in English. Patrick aims to make the first step toward change less daunting by offering steady support and clear, practical guidance.

He creates an open space where clients can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Sessions focus on understanding what drives difficult reactions, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying small, practical steps to feel better. Patrick listens closely and helps people set realistic, manageable goals they can use between sessions.

Clients may explore issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, commitment worries, and the strain of caregiving. He also addresses topics such as fatherhood concerns, divorce and separation, emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. These areas often come up alongside relationship and career concerns.

Patrick describes his work as collaborative and down-to-earth. He supports people to build confidence, manage anger, and make clearer choices about work and personal life. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with attention to what fits each person’s life.

To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used, which can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Patrick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people identify patterns in relationships and reactions, and then test small changes to communication and behaviour to see what improves connection and reduces conflict. This can be useful for communication problems, commitment worries, and relationship strain.

Another approach involves working through strong emotions such as anger, guilt or shame by recognising triggers and learning simple strategies to manage responses in the moment. That kind of work often supports people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by intense feelings.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, what has or has not helped before, and any practical limits like time or energy. Together they choose methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences rather than imposing a single path.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping progress steady when travel is difficult. The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity, let them check in from work or home during a break, or use a shorter session when schedules are tight.