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Patrick Whelan, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

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Patrick Whelan uses an evidence-based, practical style that aims to help people find clearer ways forward. He is Patrick Whelan and he is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has four years of professional experience and works with a wide range of everyday problems.

He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and confidence, career worries and workplace burnout.

Background and approach

Addictions, grief, trauma and bipolar-related concerns are also within his focus areas. Patrick draws on practical, solution-focused methods alongside more general counselling techniques. He says these approaches are blended to meet each person's needs rather than forcing one single method.

He can also offer cognitive behavioural approaches when someone wants skills, strategies and exercises to manage mood or unhelpful thinking. Recent work has included supporting NHS staff during a period of crisis, which brought more experience of high-stress and front-line pressures. He also lists additional focus areas such as ADHD, parenting strain, body image and coping with major life changes.

Sessions are conducted in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Patrick aims to be respectful and down-to-earth, helping people take the first step and then build practical routines and coping plans that fit their life.

How practical approaches work online

Patrick often combines practical, skills-based work with conversational counselling. Cognitive behavioural approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and learning hands-on strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Solution-focused and motivational techniques concentrate on setting small goals, building routines and finding immediate coping steps that feel doable in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or has not worked before. Together they adapt the mix of skills training and general counselling so sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and messaging or chat can fit into busy days or provide ongoing written reflection. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.
What kinds of concerns does Patrick help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression, and also supports people facing relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career worries, addictions, grief and trauma among other areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a pragmatic, motivational and solution-focused approach, blending general counselling with practical coping strategies to match each person's needs.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years of professional experience and recent work has included supporting NHS staff through high-stress periods.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients in addition to people in the United Kingdom.
What formats are used for sessions?
Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used; the subscription can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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