Patrick Nelson

Patrick offers a secure and supporting setting for clients to feel safe enough to open up and explore their issues. He understands that each person has a unique identity, with their own values and beliefs. A person’s cultural and family background are also highly relevant and respected in the therapy room. Patrick places great faith in the potential for every person to live a heathy and balanced life. He offers an integrative approach to therapy, applying his knowledge of different theories, according to the client’s needs. He brings a life of experience to the therapeutic relationship and understands many of the feelings and emotions that can impact a person’s potential.

Patrick has a background in financial markets. He understands the internal and external demands people place on themselves to succeed often results in feelings of stress and anxiety. A stressful work environment can lead to feelings of isolation, anger and resentment. He has first hand experience in suppressing unhelpful thoughts and developing unhealthy coping strategies. Patrick spent much of his career working in developing countries of Africa, the sub-continent and feels fortunate to experience different cultures, and to have built trusting relationships with people who have different values and beliefs.

Patrick is an integrative counsellor and a registered student member with BACP. Patrick is working towards an advanced diploma in integrative counselling and intends to pursue an accreditation as a qualified psychotherapist. He works within The Awareness Centre’s NHS Counselling services in Wandsworth.