Patricia McIntosh

Find a Way Forward

Life can feel overwhelming at times. If you're dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, bereavement, bullying, trauma, family issues, low self-esteem, or the impact of current or historic abuse, I'm here to help. I have particular experience supporting adults affected by trauma, PTSD, complex trauma and adverse life experiences through EMDR therapy and longer-term psychotherapy.

Whether you're struggling with the impact of recent events or longstanding difficulties, therapy can offer a space to process your experiences, gain understanding, and move towards lasting change.

I offer person-centred counselling, psychotherapy and EMDR therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause. I have a particular interest in women's mental health, including the emotional and psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause. Sessions are available from my private office in the West End of Aberdeen, as well as online or by telephone across the UK.

As a BACP-accredited psychotherapist and counsellor and a member of EMDR UK, I’m committed to helping you explore what’s going on, understand your experiences, and find a path that feels right for you. My approach is warm, respectful, and tailored to your unique needs.

Areas I Can Help With

I support adults experiencing:

• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Depression and low mood
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Childhood trauma and adverse life experiences
• Grief and bereavement
• Low self-confidence and self-esteem
• Relationship and family difficulties
• Workplace stress and burnout
• Bullying and abuse
• Women's mental health and emotional wellbeing, including perimenopause and menopause
• Life transitions and identity changes

Supporting Women Through Perimenopause and Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause can bring significant emotional, psychological, and physical changes. Many women experience anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, overwhelm, loss of confidence, irritability, grief around life changes, and a sense of no longer feeling like themselves.

I have a particular interest in supporting women through this stage of life, as a perimenopausal woman myself. Therapy can provide a space to explore these changes, understand their impact, strengthen self-compassion, and help you reconnect with a sense of confidence and emotional wellbeing.

What I Offer:

Person-Centred Counselling

A supportive, client-led approach that helps you gain insight, process emotions, and move forward with confidence. There’s no one-size-fits-all in therapy—your journey is yours alone, and we’ll work together to find what works best for you.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to explore deeper emotional difficulties and longstanding patterns that may be affecting the way you think, feel, relate to others and experience yourself. Through regular therapeutic work, many people gain greater self-awareness, improve their relationships, process past experiences and develop lasting emotional resilience.

Long-term psychotherapy can be particularly helpful for those who:

• Have experienced childhood trauma or adverse life experiences
• Find themselves repeating unhelpful relationship patterns
• Struggle with low self-esteem or self-worth
• Experience ongoing anxiety, depression, or emotional distress
• Feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from themselves
• Wish to better understand themselves and their life journey
• Are navigating significant life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause

EMDR Therapy:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based psychotherapy recommended for the treatment of trauma and PTSD. It can also be effective for complex trauma, anxiety, distressing life events, and low self-esteem.

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, or tones, alongside structured therapeutic techniques to help the brain process difficult memories in a healthier way. Many people find that distressing memories become less overwhelming, allowing them to move forward with greater freedom and confidence.

EMDR can be effective for:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Complex trauma
• Emotional abuse
• Narcissistic abuse
• Childhood trauma
• Anxiety and panic
• Distressing life events
• Grief and loss
• Low self-esteem
• Attachment and relationship difficulties
• Performance anxiety and confidence issues

Practical Details:

Location: West End of Aberdeen (free on-site parking available)

Availability: Face-to-face, online, or telephone sessions

Consultation: Free 15-minute phone consultation available to help you decide if therapy is right for you

You’ve already taken the first step by considering support. If you're ready to talk, or just want to learn more, please get in touch—I’d be happy to hear from you.

• Perimenopause
• Women's Mental Health

£60 per face to face, online or telephone session.