Individual counselling · Online for people in Oldham

Online counselling from Oldham when the starting point is not yet clear.

You may have one concern in mind, several things that feel connected or only a sense that something is not right. You do not need a diagnosis or a polished explanation before making contact.

I’m Patrick, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in Stockport. I offer online individual counselling across the UK, including for people in Oldham, with the focus and pace shaped around you.

Enquire about a free initial call

Approximately 15 minutes by telephone.

Patrick J Breheny smiling, wearing a blue shirt
Patrick J BrehenyIntegrative counsellor and psychotherapistBSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Counselling; MBACP (Accred.); NCPS Accredited Registrant; EMDR-trained
Session length
50 minutes
Individual session
£70
Oldham sessions
Online
Practical fit

Counselling can begin from different places.

Some people arrive with a specific difficulty they want to discuss. Others need space to understand a pattern, a difficult experience or feelings that are harder to name.

If something specific has brought you here

You can begin with the concern or experience that feels most important now.

  • A brief outline is enough for an initial enquiry.
  • We can explore what is happening at your pace.
  • The work is shaped around you rather than a fixed formula.

If the words are not clear yet

You can still make contact if you only know that something needs attention.

  • You do not need a diagnosis before enquiring.
  • You do not need to explain everything during the initial call.
  • We can consider whether working together may feel right.
Before the first session

Start with what you can say now.

The free initial telephone consultation lasts approximately 15 minutes. A short outline of what has brought you here is enough. You can ask practical questions and decide afterwards whether you want to begin counselling.

Enquire about an initial call
Support shaped around you

A conversation with a person, not a fixed formula.

I work in a humanistic, integrative way, with warmth, empathy and respect for your experience. I draw on Person-Centred counselling, Transactional Analysis and CBT where they fit your needs. The relationship we build is central to the work.

Counselling can begin with a particular concern, a difficult experience or a feeling you cannot yet put into words. You do not need a diagnosis or a polished explanation before getting in touch.

More about me and my approach →

You might want to talk about

  • Anxiety, worry or low mood
  • Self-esteem and relationships
  • Trauma or distressing experiences
  • Addiction recovery
  • Bereavement, loss or life changes
Professional standing

Qualified, accredited and committed to reflective practice.

When you contact PJB Therapy, you are enquiring about individual counselling with me, Patrick J Breheny.

The initial call gives us a chance to speak directly and consider whether working together may feel right for you.

BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic CounsellingMBACP (Accred.)NCPS Accredited Registrant
Practical questions

Before you find all the words.

What if I am not sure how to explain why I am seeking counselling?

That is fine. You can begin with a particular concern, a difficult experience, a repeated pattern or simply a feeling that something is not right. A brief outline is enough for the initial call.

What do I need for an online session?

You need a private place where you can speak without interruption, a suitable device and a reliable internet connection. I will confirm the joining arrangements before the first session.

How much does an individual session cost?

An individual counselling and psychotherapy session lasts 50 minutes and costs £70. The initial telephone consultation is free and lasts approximately 15 minutes. You can check the live fees page for current information.

Will I need to explain everything during the initial call?

No. The call lasts approximately 15 minutes and is a practical first conversation, not a full counselling session.

Your next step

Would you like to talk it through?

If you are in Oldham and would like to consider online counselling, start with a brief outline in your own words and your preferred contact method. Please do not include highly sensitive clinical details in an ordinary email.

Enquire about a free initial call

Read the full UK-wide online counselling service or compare individual counselling.