About us

Created by Jon McAteer, Pattern Theory is rooted in both organisational development and psychotherapy theory.
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Creator of Pattern Theory

"In the patterns of our lives we find insight, clarity and choice."

Jon McAteer

UKCP Registered Psychotherapist

Jon is a UKCP registered psychotherapist. He qualified with the Metanoia Institute in 2011, and holds a degree in English, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, and an MSc. in psychotherapy.  

Jon’s clinical experience includes working in GP surgeries, delivering psychotherapy in the voluntary sector and running a private practice.

He has a keen interest in therapy research, and has participated as a therapist on major studies into treating depression. Jon also runs a voluntary psychotherapy service for a charity in Winchester supporting homeless people.

Jon has decades of experience delivering technology solutions and business change in the hospitality, leisure, telecoms, and professional services sectors.  In 2016 he founded a successful tech consulting business supporting many leading hospitality and leisure businesses.

Over the last couple of years Jon has integrated his experience in psychotherapy and technology consulting to develop Pattern Theory, which he has delivered successfully to leaders in health care, finance, and technology.

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“ Pattern Theory has been like a strapping a nuclear reactor to my back, and the results have followed a stellar path. "

Partner in a UK Top 5 Financial planning firm.

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“ Pattern Theory has helped me understand, challenge and resolve some deep-rooted, debilitating patterns in my life. "

Director, Strategic Accounts Multi-national computer tech company.