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Patrick Crabtree

Patrick Crabtree

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Understanding, practical counselling

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  • Relationship concerns
  • Anger support
  • Career and confidence

About Patrick

Patrick Crabtree is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem and career difficulties. He also supports those coping with life changes and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Patrick works in English and accepts international clients from the United Kingdom.

Patrick brings four years of practice to sessions. He aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where clients can say what they think and feel. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation rather than technical language. The aim is to help people make manageable changes that fit their lives.

In therapy Patrick helps people look at patterns that make anger, communication problems or commitment worries harder to manage. He works with practical steps to increase confidence and motivation at work and in relationships. Conversations often include looking at past experiences that affect how people relate now.

He pays particular attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency and fatherhood questions. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, or the stress of caregiving. These topics are approached in straightforward, everyday terms.

Patrick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, choosing approaches that fit each person’s needs. He encourages small experiments between meetings to try out new ways of coping. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments according to availability.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Fees vary with location and therapist availability, so users are advised to check current pricing when booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Patrick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in clear, practical ways. One common method examines patterns in relationships and attachment. This helps people understand why anger, avoidance or codependency can repeat and points to small changes that reduce tension in everyday interactions.

Another approach focuses on practical problem-solving and skill building for confidence and career challenges. This includes setting small goals, practising new communication skills and reviewing what worked between sessions to build momentum.

Finding the right method is part of the work itself. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs and preferences. That choice is reviewed as progress is made so the approach can be adjusted if needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options when you book. The practical benefits often include fitting sessions into a busy week and saving travel time. Online work can also make shorter check-ins easier and allow flexible scheduling across time zones for international clients. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor session length and pace to fit everyday life, while keeping sessions focused on concrete changes.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 406148

As listed by the therapist. You can check a registration with the body that issued it.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patrick focus on?

He supports people with relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, career issues and coping with life changes. He also addresses related topics such as abandonment, attachment and codependency.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are plainspoken and practical, with an emphasis on open discussion and small steps clients can try between meetings. He avoids technical language and focuses on what works day to day.

What is his background and experience?

He has four years of professional experience working with the problems listed in his profile. That experience shapes his straightforward, supportive approach.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in his profile, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

International clients are accepted according to the profile. Confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location and therapist availability. Check current pricing before booking.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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