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Lee Whelan, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disorders

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Lee Whelan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He brings five years of practice to his work and focuses on supporting people who are coping with addiction, relationship strain, grief and eating or intimacy-related issues. He talks plainly and directly, helping people name problems and find manageable next steps.

Lee uses straightforward conversation to help clients make sense of patterns in their lives.

Background and approach

He pays attention to attachment and relational dynamics that affect how people connect and keep them stuck. He also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help swap out unhelpful thoughts and behaviours for more useful ones. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the person’s needs.

Lee draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. He also uses narrative and existential approaches to explore meaning, values and how past events shape present choices. People come to Lee with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anger and low self esteem.

He also supports those dealing with codependency, body image and the emotional fallout of separation or blended family challenges. Lee offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Sessions are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Therapy is organised via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Lee commonly draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships affect current connection and trust. This approach helps people understand why they respond to others in certain ways and can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment fears and communication problems.

He also uses client-centred counselling which places the person’s own goals and experience at the centre of sessions. That means conversations are paced by the client and focused on their concerns rather than a fixed agenda.

Additionally, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and test small changes. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and patterns that maintain distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That might mean mixing approaches over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that's helpful. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief check-ins and more frequent contact without scheduling a full session. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
What kinds of problems does Lee help with?
He works with issues such as addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, eating concerns, anxiety and depression, plus trauma and abuse.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational approach that is collaborative and paced to the person. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and identifying small, achievable steps.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Lee has five years of professional practice experience and draws on a range of clinical approaches to address different problems and goals.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Lee accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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