Lee Whelan , BACP

Lee Whelan approaches therapeutic work with a clear belief in people’s capacity to change and grow. He has a background in substance abuse counselling and adjacent support roles, and his experience spans health education, work within the justice system, and clinical support for both adults and young people. This varied path has shaped a practical, compassionate style that seeks to meet individuals where they are and to build forward-focused, collaborative plans for recovery and wellbeing.

He values creativity in finding tailored pathways and draws on a holistic skillset to address complex life intersections that affect relationships, behaviour, and mental health. Lee focuses on helping people uncover strengths, develop insight, and nurture resilience so that small steps of progress can lead to meaningful change over time. His work is grounded in empathy and a steady belief that difficulty can be a catalyst for learning and renewed purpose.

Lee is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. He brings a supportive, nonjudgmental stance to therapeutic partnerships and aims to help people build lives of greater meaning, health, and agency.

Approaches for online therapy and flexible care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and emotional safety. In online sessions Lee explores these relational patterns to help clients improve intimacy, manage abandonment or attachment concerns, and build more secure connections in their lives.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. This approach supports people who need space to explore feelings, clarify values, and make choices at their own pace without pressure to conform to a specific agenda.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It can be useful for addressing anxiety, low mood, stress, and habits that get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Lee works collaboratively to determine what best fits a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He draws on different methods as needed and invites clients to shape the direction of their work together with the therapist.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access care around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options help maintain continuity of support and allow therapy to fit more readily into varied lifestyles.