Patience Destiny, BACP
Compassionate integrative counsellor and psychotherapist
- BACP registered
- Works with international clients
- Short and long term support
About Patience Destiny
Patience Destiny is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people in short- and long-term therapy, supporting a wide range of concerns from anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues to eating and body-image difficulties, trauma, addictions, parenting challenges and career concerns. Her practice also addresses intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, compassion fatigue and complex family matters including adoption, blended-family dynamics and attachment issues.
Her approach is integrative, drawing on clinically informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness and narrative techniques to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She aims to create a warm, interactive atmosphere and treats every person with sensitivity, respect and compassion. Patience is interested in clients’ whole lives - including creative interests and a sense of humour - and looks for ways to bring those strengths into the therapeutic process.
Patience supports clients locally in the UK and works with international clients as well. She frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client is the expert on their lived experience and the therapist helps to shape a treatment plan that fits personal goals, values and circumstances. Patience welcomes people ready to take steps toward greater wellbeing and offers practical, empathic guidance along the way.
Her approach is integrative, drawing on clinically informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness and narrative techniques to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She aims to create a warm, interactive atmosphere and treats every person with sensitivity, respect and compassion. Patience is interested in clients’ whole lives - including creative interests and a sense of humour - and looks for ways to bring those strengths into the therapeutic process.
Patience supports clients locally in the UK and works with international clients as well. She frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client is the expert on their lived experience and the therapist helps to shape a treatment plan that fits personal goals, values and circumstances. Patience welcomes people ready to take steps toward greater wellbeing and offers practical, empathic guidance along the way.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Patience Destiny have?
Patience Destiny has 13 years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Is Patience Destiny a licensed therapist?
Yes. Patience holds BACP registration. BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
In which languages does Patience Destiny provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Patience Destiny located?
Patience is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Patience Destiny as my therapist?
You can work with Patience through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Patience Destiny work with international clients?
Yes. Patience works with international clients in addition to those based in the UK.
How much does therapy with Patience Destiny cost?
Session costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and availability, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Patience. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative therapeutic approaches for online care
Patience uses a blend of practical approaches adapted for online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - it is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes by encouraging meaningful action even when difficult feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it can be effective for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and many stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, non-judgemental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and reflects the client’s experience to foster self-understanding and growth - this approach can help with self-esteem, identity issues and relational concerns.Finding the right fit is part of the work. Patience approaches treatment collaboratively, exploring a client’s goals, preferences and life context to select and tailor techniques that feel most useful. The therapist and client adjust the approach as therapy unfolds to ensure it meets the client’s needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family and location. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions and choose the format that best suits day-to-day life while working toward meaningful change.