Lee Whelan, BACP
Lee Whelan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Lee
Lee Whelan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He brings five years of front-line therapeutic experience and a long personal history working in substance use and support roles. He focuses on helping people regain stability and find clearer ways forward when life feels overwhelming.
Lee uses straightforward, person-focused methods. He listens first and adapts his approach to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to make sense of difficult feelings, rebuild confidence, and set small practical steps that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
His work covers a wide range of concerns including addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and body image problems, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depression, and ADHD. He also helps people dealing with family problems, parenting pressures, communication and codependency issues, and the fallout of separation or domestic violence.
Lee draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He uses client-centred principles to keep the person’s priorities central. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when people want concrete tools for changing thoughts and behaviours.
People who choose Lee can expect a calm, practical tone and a focus on realistic change. He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English via video calls, phone, live chat or messaging. The initial step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a session that fits the person’s schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395470 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lee works with
Everything Lee lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lee lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also uses client-centred therapy which means sessions follow the person's pace and priorities. This style focuses on listening, reflection and supporting a person's own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used when people want clearer tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, for example with anxiety, mood or coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lee will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then shape sessions accordingly. That collaborative process helps tailor techniques and pacing to each person's needs.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, brief reflections between sessions, or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different time zones.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Lee help with?
Lee works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and body image problems, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and related family and parenting challenges.
What is Lee's therapeutic style like?
He takes a calm, person-focused approach that starts with listening. Sessions are practical and aim to build coping skills and clearer ways of relating to others.
What experience does Lee have?
Lee has five years of direct therapeutic experience and a longer background working in substance use and adjacent support roles.
Where is Lee based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Lee accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lee?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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