Patrick Lyttle

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Mindfulness practice

About Patrick

Patrick Lyttle works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, career concerns and coping with life changes. He uses a psychodynamic approach that links current difficulties to life history and past experiences. Patrick holds NCPS accreditation and has 20 years of experience.

In sessions he helps people notice patterns that repeat in relationships and at work. He talks through how early experiences may shape current reactions and expectations. That can help people make different choices and feel less stuck.

Patrick also uses mindfulness techniques to help with overwhelming feelings and to build calmer responses to stress. He draws on systemic ideas to look at how a person fits within teams or family dynamics, and how those patterns affect mood and motivation.

He has long experience of organisational work and private practice in the United Kingdom. His background includes supporting people with abandonment and attachment issues, avoidant personality features, commitment and control concerns, and workplace difficulties.

Sessions combine talking, reflective questions and practical strategies for everyday life. He can work on career direction, finding purpose and coping with mood fluctuations. People who want to examine past patterns and make practical changes may find this approach helpful.

How his approaches work for online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and behaviour in close relationships. Online sessions use this approach to help people notice patterns in attachment and develop more stable ways of relating.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at current problems in the context of life history and past experience. In an online setting this often means tracing recurring themes and working through them in conversation and reflection.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions. These exercises can be practised between sessions to support day-to-day coping.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree a plan together, adapting methods as therapy progresses.

Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a shorter mid-day check-in when needed.

Topics Patrick lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coaching
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Commitment issues
• Control issues
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Systemic Therapy

Questions about Patrick

Does he work with anxiety or stress?

Yes. He helps people manage stress and anxiety using psychodynamic exploration and mindfulness techniques.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He takes a psychodynamic approach and also uses attachment-based, systemic and mindfulness methods in his work.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience working in organisational settings and private practice with adults.

Does he have any credentials and where does he practise?

He holds NCPS accreditation and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I book sessions if I live outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

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