Lee Whelan, BACP

Lee Whelan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He brings five years of clinical practice to his work, building on earlier roles in substance abuse counselling, health education and the justice system. Lee focuses on helping people navigate difficult feelings and relationships with a straightforward, compassionate style.

Lee’s approach is practical and person-centred. He listens first, then works with each person to set achievable goals. Sessions often look at patterns in relationships, coping strategies for stress and anxiety, and ways to manage addictive behaviours and mood swings. He uses plain language and aims to make sessions feel manageable even on hard days.

Clients come to Lee with a wide range of concerns including grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image worries, parenting strains, and reactions to trauma and abuse. He also supports people facing anger, low self-esteem, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and problems tied to family of origin or blended family situations. Jealousy and attachment difficulties are part of the relationship work he offers.

Lee blends several therapeutic methods to match the person in front of him. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centred listening to follow the client’s priorities, and cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle intrusive thoughts and unhelpful habits. Motivational interviewing and existential discussion sometimes help people find direction when life feels uncertain.

Lee practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. He accepts international clients. To begin, users follow the site’s continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. Online sessions can be a place to notice those patterns and practise different responses in everyday life. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities, giving space for people to set the pace and topics they want to work on. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes; it often involves short exercises and homework that transfer well to online settings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they adapt methods over time, combining listening, practical exercises and motivational work as needed.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are used online, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives because it reduces travel and makes scheduling easier. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video, depending on what is offered. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep continuity of care when people are travelling or living abroad, and the therapist will discuss which arrangement best suits practical needs and therapeutic aims.