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Lee Whelan, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical counselling for everyday challenges

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Years in practice
5
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Addictions
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Relationship issues
Focus
Grief
About

About Lee

Lee Whelan is a counsellor who brings five years of practice to his work with people facing addiction, relationship strain, anxiety and parenting concerns. He holds BACP registration, and uses a down-to-earth approach that focuses on what a person needs right now. Lee aims to make the first steps clear and manageable for someone who feels overwhelmed.

Before working as a counsellor Lee spent many years in roles connected to substance abuse support, health education and the justice system.

Background and approach

That background gave him direct experience of how stress, grief and trauma can affect everyday life. He describes his work as practical and collaborative rather than purely academic. Sessions concentrate on what is getting in the way of daily life and on small changes that make a difference.

Lee draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful patterns and on attachment-based thinking to look at close relationships. He also uses client-centred and motivational styles to keep the focus on each person’s priorities. People come for help with things like low mood, bipolar symptoms, self-esteem struggles, eating or substance issues, and difficulty coping with major life changes.

Lee also supports those dealing with family problems, blended family challenges, trauma, grief and compassion fatigue. He works in English and accepts international clients. Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, and are arranged via a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process.

Focus areas and approaches

What Lee works with

Everything Lee lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lee helps people with.

Approaches Lee lists

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Online support

How Lee's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how past and current close relationships influence behaviour today. It helps when someone wants to understand patterns in their relationships or feels stuck around trust and closeness. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person feels heard and can find their own solutions; it suits people who need a steady, non-judgemental space. Cognitive behavioural ideas help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then test small changes to see what shifts; this can suit anxiety, low mood and some parenting challenges.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Lee collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts sessions over time if something is not working, so the plan changes with the person's needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people talk face to face without travel. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a better fit when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow paced conversations and ongoing reflection between sessions. Together these options make counselling easier to fit around parenting, work and day-to-day demands while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions

Questions people ask about Lee

What concerns does Lee commonly address?

He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, plus eating and body image difficulties.

How would you describe Lee's therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, collaborative style that combines client-centred listening with active techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches and motivational interviewing.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

His background includes roles in substance abuse support, health education and the justice system, and he has five years in counselling practice.

Where is Lee based and what are his credentials?

He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as provided in the profile.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes, he accepts international clients and runs sessions for people in other countries.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with Lee?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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