About Padraic
Padraic Devlin is a counsellor based in Northern Ireland with ten years of professional experience. He is BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Padraic aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are anxious or unsure about starting therapy.
He uses a blend of practical and reflective methods, with a strong emphasis on a person-centred way of working. That means the conversation is guided by the client's needs and priorities rather than a fixed script.
Background and approach
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thinking patterns that maintain worry and panic. Padraic describes a good working relationship as the foundation of useful therapy. He focuses on building trust and rapport early so sessions can move on to problem-solving and emotional work.
People often find this approach helpful for stress, anxiety, panic attacks, grief and relationship concerns. Sessions are adapted to each person. Padraic offers straightforward explanations and practical tools alongside space to reflect on past patterns and emotions.
He aims to be respectful, non-judgemental and positive in his manner. He works with issues linked to identity and sexuality, including LGBT questions, plus workplace stress, parenting strain, low self-esteem and feelings of isolation. Padraic tailors the pace and techniques to what each person needs, helping them find clearer ways to cope and move forward.
How Padraic uses therapy approaches online
Padraic blends person-centred work with cognitive behavioural approaches when working online. Person-centred therapy focuses on the client's priorities and feelings, giving space for them to set the pace and topics. It helps people who need a listening, supportive therapeutic relationship rather than a rigid plan.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. CBT offers practical exercises and clear tools to reduce anxiety, manage panic attacks and change unhelpful thinking patterns. This approach suits people who want step-by-step techniques alongside reflective dialogue.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Padraic will discuss options with each person and agree a plan that matches their needs and goals. The decision is collaborative and may adapt over time as progress is made.
Online formats provide practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more visual contact helps, while phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a screen-free check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, written reflection or people who find typing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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