Wai Kan, BACP
Wai Kan practises a collaborative, person-centred approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +19 more
About Wai
Wai Kan practises a collaborative, person-centred approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He works in a straightforward way to help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood or sudden life changes. He believes clients bring strengths and knowledge about their own lives, and he offers steady support while they discover what helps most.
He has nine years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
That background means he has worked with a range of concerns including relationship strain, grief, sleeping problems, addictions and trauma. He also supports people facing identity and intimacy questions, eating and body image distress, and career or parenting strain. In sessions he focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking.
That might include noticing patterns that keep problems going, learning tools for regulating strong feelings, and testing small changes that feel manageable. He keeps language plain and avoids jargon so conversations stay useful and direct. Wai also draws on attachment-focused ideas when relationship history matters.
He uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for people needing help with intense emotions and interpersonal conflict. The mix of approaches helps him tailor work to what each person actually needs. He offers therapy in English and accepts international clients.
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 124446 | October 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 Wai works with
Everything Wai lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
Approaches Wai lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic 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
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try methods that suit you. That collaborative process means approaches can be blended and adjusted over time, based on what helps in real life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging make it simple to check in between longer sessions and can suit people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to build regular contact and keep therapy consistent around daily commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Wai Kan help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, as well as relationship strain, grief, sleeping problems and addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred, practical approach that draws on CBT and ACT to notice patterns and try small changes that make daily life easier.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, from trauma and grief to career and self-esteem issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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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