Padraic Devlin

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT techniques
• Grief and loss

About Padraic

Padraic Devlin helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and a range of other problems. He uses Client-Centred principles and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to guide sessions, and describes his work as person-centred with the client at the centre of decisions. Padraic is BACP accredited and has ten years of professional experience in counselling.

Padraic practises from Northern Ireland and draws on several approaches to suit different needs. CBT is used to look at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviour. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice patterns that repeat across relationships. Solution-Focused methods help set clear, short-term goals when practical change is needed.

He places emphasis on the quality of the relationship between counsellor and client. Padraic says this connection often forms quickly and makes later work more straightforward. Sessions are conversational and aim to be direct and respectful rather than long or overly formal.

Padraic has worked with people facing a broad range of concerns including LGBT-related issues, intimacy questions, parenting strain, workplace problems, grief, trauma and depression. He also addresses difficulties such as guilt and shame, social anxiety, panic, isolation and compassion fatigue.

When meeting someone for the first time he focuses on agreeing practical goals and choosing approaches that fit the person. He asks questions, listens, and will suggest ways of working together that can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

How Padraic uses different approaches in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their perspective at the heart of the work and focuses on understanding the client’s experience and priorities. It helps when someone wants a conversational, non-directive way to explore feelings and make choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and introduces practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for stress, anxiety and panic where clear techniques can reduce symptoms and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Padraic will discuss options and agree on a plan with the client based on their goals and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative process and reviews what is working as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of online work can include easier fitting of appointments into a busy day, shorter check-ins if needed, and reduced travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm the exact online session options before booking. Many registered or accredited professionals adapt approaches to suit remote sessions and help clients make steady progress.

Topics Padraic lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Anger management
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Padraic

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage various forms of anxiety including panic and social anxiety using CBT and other approaches.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers person-centred counselling that draws on CBT, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years of professional counselling experience, having practised since 2015.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is BACP accredited and works from the United Kingdom, specifically Northern Ireland.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients; check time differences and practical arrangements when scheduling.

What session formats does he use and how much do they cost?

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with his counselling?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.