Patrick Whelan , BACP

Patrick Whelan welcomes visitors to his the platform page and makes clear that it is okay to talk. He is a fully qualified counsellor registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings four years of professional experience while seeking accreditation soon.

Patrick has supported people dealing with depression and anxiety, workplace burnout, stress, relationship difficulties, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, and confidence challenges. His recent work includes assisting NHS professional staff through a period of crisis, drawing on practical skills developed in those settings.

He works with a motivational, pragmatic, solution-based style and treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. With integrative training, Patrick adapts his methods to the needs of each client rather than fitting everyone into a single model. For clients who prefer cognitive behavioural therapy, he is qualified to offer CBT either on its own or blended into broader counselling sessions to build coping skills and practical strategies.

Patrick and clients collaborate to tailor programmes that address unique concerns and goals, with an aim of making the first steps toward therapy feel manageable and even something to look forward to.

Integrative and CBT approaches for flexible online care

Patrick commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. He also uses an integrative approach that blends techniques from different therapies to match each person’s needs - this can combine motivational strategies, solution-focused work, and counseling to address relationships, self-esteem, workplace burnout, and life transitions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Patrick works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as progress is made so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing one fixed model.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in sessions, try different formats to see what suits a client best, and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located.