Lee Whelan, BACP

Lee Whelan draws on five years of counselling practice and a background in substance abuse support to help people face difficult moments. He holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP, and works from a person-focused stance. Lee speaks English and offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

He aims to create a calm space where people can talk about addiction, relationship strain, grief, eating and body image concerns, anxiety, depression and bipolar mood issues. He also addresses trauma and abuse, parenting stresses, anger, self‑esteem and compassion fatigue. Lee helps with practical problems like communication difficulties, codependency and coping with life changes.

Lee’s work draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He also uses client-centred methods that prioritise the person’s own goals and pace. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when helpful to identify unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes.

Sessions may include open conversation, structured tasks and motivational approaches to support change. He often helps people name what they are feeling, explore patterns that hold them back, and try new ways of responding. The overall aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

People who prefer a supportive, down-to-earth counsellor may find his style helpful. Lee emphasises compassion, clear goals and practical steps. He works online using several session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Lee uses attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationships affect current feelings and reactions; this can help when trust, avoidance or intimacy issues are causing problems. He also works in a client-centred way that focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, offering a listening, non‑judgemental space to work through issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how someone responds to different ways of working, and then agree a plan. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what the person needs most at any point.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for conversation that benefits from visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check‑in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or need flexible ways to stay in touch between calls. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life.