Hello and welcome
As a therapist, I aim to support you as an individual or as a couple by taking a practical, open-minded and down-to-earth approach. My working style is interactive, engaging, and welcoming. I bring warmth and strength while also being appropriately challenging.
When working with couples, I encourage each partner to shift away from blame and instead reflect on their own patterns, emotions, and contributions to the relationship.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, so I invite you to explore my website and learn more about my approach. If you’d like, you can book a first session to see how we might work together.
If my available slots don’t suit your schedule, feel free to reach out - I’ll do my best to accommodate a time that works for both of us.
I am bilingual and offer sessions in English or Portuguese, providing both short- and long-term therapy.
Types of therapy offered: Individual Counselling, Relationship Therapy (Couples Therapy) and Psychosexual Therapy (Sex Therapy).
Online Therapy
I work with adult individuals and couples online via Zoom, welcoming clients from across the UK and worldwide.
(Please note: due to legal or regulatory restrictions, I may not be able to work with clients based in certain countries.)
📍 In-Person Therapy – Chelmsford, Essex
From September 2025, I will also be offering in-person sessions in Chelmsford town centre (Essex).
Whether online or in-person, I create a calm, respectful, and confidential space to support your therapy journey.
Rose Andrade-Patten, MBACP
Issues I work with:
Counselling:
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Anxiety and stress
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Depression and low mood
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Relationship difficulties
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and loss
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Self-esteem and confidence issues
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Life transitions (e.g., career changes, retirement, becoming a parent)
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Loneliness and isolation
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Identity and self-discovery
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Childhood or family-related issues
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Burnout and work-related stress
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Sexuality, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ concerns
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Cultural or racial identity issues
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Inner conflict and decision-making challenges
Relationship Therapy
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Communication difficulties
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Conflict resolution and managing disagreements
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Rebuilding trust after an affair or betrayal
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Intimacy issues and mismatched sexual desire
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Navigating life transitions (e.g., becoming parents, retirement, relocation)
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Emotional disconnection or feeling distant
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Cultural or religious differences
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Exploring non-monogamous or alternative relationship structures
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Co-parenting challenges or blended family dynamics
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Pre-marital counselling
Psychosexual Therapy
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Difficulties with sexual desire or libido
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Erectile dysfunction or difficulty maintaining an erection
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Premature ejaculation
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Delayed ejaculation
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Pain during sex (e.g., vaginismus, dyspareunia)
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Difficulty achieving orgasm or anorgasmia
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Mismatched sexual desires
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Sexual anxiety or performance-related concerns
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Impact of trauma or abuse on sexuality
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Changes in sexual function due to age, illness, or medication
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Navigating intimacy during perimenopause/menopause
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Navigating intimacy after childbirth or surgery
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Rebuilding sexual intimacy after an affair or relationship breakdown
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Exploring kinks, fetishes, or non-traditional sexual preferences
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Communication around sexual needs and boundaries
Contact
I aim to respond to enquiries within 48 working hours. Please check your junk folder if you do not hear from me within this timeframe.