Counselling and Psychotherapy in Reading, Berkshire and Harley Street, London
I’m Patricia Howard, a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience in mental health. I work with adults, couples, families, children and young people, face to face in Reading, Berkshire and on Harley Street, London, and online by Zoom, Teams or telephone.
info@counsellinglive24.co.ukor call or text07934 478804
Fees from £50, with concessions for students and people on low wages or benefits. Appointments Monday to Thursday.
When life gets difficult, it can be easier to talk things through with someone who won’t judge you or become upset the way family and friends sometimes do. Some people find a few sessions are enough to get through a hard period. Others prefer longer term work on problems they have carried for some time. How long you stay in therapy is always your choice.
About Patricia Howard
I came to counselling from a medical background in cancer research and dentistry, and started practising in the mid nineties after having counselling myself. It was exactly what I needed at the time, so I trained to help other people in the same way.
Since then I have worked on NHS clinical trials at the University of Reading, with families across several London boroughs, and as a consultant and expert witness for court proceedings. I’m also a qualified teacher, and I care a great deal about children and young people getting help early.
Counselling and psychotherapy services
- Counselling for adultsWeekly one to one sessions, short or long term.
- Couples and family counsellingLonger sessions for two or more people.
- Counselling for children and young peopleEarly support before difficulties become entrenched.
- Evidence based parenting educationPractical skills for parents and carers.
- Online counsellingZoom, Microsoft Teams or telephone.
- Training for groups and organisationsCounselling, CBT and mental health training at your venue.
Patricia Howard’s qualifications and experience
- Registered Member of the BACP (MBACP), registration number 41895, working to the BACP Ethical Framework. Check registration
- Over 25 years working in mental health
- Master’s degree completed on Harley Street, London, in 2004, after a five year Advanced Diploma in Counselling
- NHS clinical trials work at the University of Reading
- Work with troubled families across several London boroughs, and as a consultant and expert witness for court proceedings
- Qualified teacher and accredited parenting educator
Therapy approaches used
I’m an integrative practitioner, so I adapt the way I work to what you need right now. Depending on you, sessions may draw on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), mindfulness and psycho-education alongside talking through your history and current difficulties.
Face to face and online counselling sessions
I see clients in person at two locations in Berkshire, including Reading RG30, and on Harley Street in London. My working week is Monday to Thursday, with some flexibility. You’ll be given the exact address when we confirm your appointment. If travelling isn’t practical, we can meet by Zoom, Microsoft Teams or telephone by prior arrangement.
- Reading, BerkshireFace to face, RG30
- Harley Street, LondonFace to face, W1
- OnlineZoom, Teams or phone
Counselling fees from £50
Individual sessions start from £50 and last just under an hour. Concessions are available for students and people on low wages or benefits. See fees.
How to start counselling with Patricia
- Get in touch by email, phone or text message.
- First consultation. You tell me what’s been happening and what you’d like from therapy, and I explain how I work so you can decide.
- Weekly sessions at a time that suits us both, for as long as is right for you.
Book a first consultation with Patricia
Email, call or send a text message and Patricia will reply to arrange a time, face to face or online.
info@counsellinglive24.co.ukor call or text07934 478804
Need help urgently? Counselling Live 24 is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger call 999. You can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123, or call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option.