LEAF Health Team - Patrick Hollingsworth

Patrick Hollingsworth

“I understand that it may be difficult in life to find places where you are genuinely listened to and free to explore without judgment. We all have internal lives as well as external ones that are entirely unique. As a result, the lived experience may be difficult or confusing at times and I’m here to help”.

Patrick attained an MSc in Counselling after completing his undergraduate degree in psychology. Through his research, he understood the importance of the types of space and relationships required for people to understand themselves better. Patrick has 2 years’ experience working for Guernsey Mind delivering in person and phone therapy sessions for a wide variety of clients with varying needs.

Patrick has been a wilderness guide for much of his career prior to being trained as a therapist. He worked in a variety of challenging environments being a jungle guide/survival instructor in Belize and Peru as well as a mountain leader in areas of the UK. This part of his career motivated him to retrain as a therapist.

Whilst in remote areas with challenging environments such as the Amazon, Patrick’s clients started opening to him about their lives before they arrived in the wilderness. In these environments, people are challenged daily with an absence of distraction provided by modern conveniences. People had the time and inclination to be with their thoughts and sometimes discussing their internal journey with him became as important as discussing the physical challenges of the day. These experiences emphasised to him that internal challenges are as important and valid as external challenges in life requiring just as much attention.

Exploring the past and present can help to improve how you feel. In addition to this exploration, you can collaboratively introduce some adjustments to habits/thought patterns that empower you to have confidence in your decisions and your relationship with yourself going forwards in life.

How Patrick works

Patrick offers in-person therapy and finds this focused environment suitable for most clients to make progress. He has a variety of skills and qualifications that enable a more flexible approach to the environment chosen by clients.

Office sessions provide a safe comfortable environment for clients to focus entirely on the therapy without distractions.

For those with busy lives or with transport difficulties or any other reason, phone or online sessions are also available.