Patrick Lyttle, NCPS

Patrick Lyttle works with adults who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety or problems that affect their relationships and work. He aims to help people regain a clearer sense of purpose and improve how they cope with life changes. Patrick uses straightforward language and practical conversation to make the first steps less daunting for someone worried and scrolling on their phone.

He draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at current difficulties alongside past experiences. That helps identify repeating patterns and where change is possible. Patrick also uses attachment-based perspectives to understand how early bonds shape the way people relate now.

With 20 years of experience, Patrick combines time in organisational settings with independent practice work. He holds NCPS, which is presented here as the credential provided in his background. His training included study at King’s College London and the University of Oxford.

Sessions focus on practical goals such as reducing anxiety, managing stress, improving self-esteem, and finding clearer direction in work or life. He also offers coaching-style support for career questions and workplace difficulties. Conversations aim to be realistic, steady, and oriented towards tangible change.

People who come to him often want to understand patterns around abandonment, attachment, commitment and control. Patrick takes time to map those patterns and works with each person to find steps that fit their life and aims.

How Patrick’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. It helps when a person wants to change repeated patterns around closeness, abandonment or trust. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on the links between past experiences and present feelings, aiming to identify recurring themes that make life harder and open routes for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit the person's needs. Decisions about technique are made collaboratively rather than imposed.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It may reduce travel time and help people schedule regular meetings around work or family commitments. If you need clarity about the exact session formats offered, confirm the options before booking so you know how appointments will run. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises, mindful practices and reflective conversation to work over distance, keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.