Patrick Whelan , BACP

Patrick Whelan presents himself as a warm, practical counsellor who invites conversation and change on his the platform profile. He is a fully qualified counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and brings over 4 years of professional experience, with plans to seek accreditation soon.

Patrick has supported people dealing with depression and anxiety, workplace burnout and stress, relationship difficulties, low motivation, self-esteem challenges, and confidence issues, among other concerns. He describes a motivational, pragmatic, solution-based style and aims to treat every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

With integrative training, Patrick adapts his approach to the individual rather than limiting clients to a single method. For those who prefer cognitive behavioural therapy, he is qualified to offer CBT either on its own or blended into broader counselling sessions to teach coping skills and practical strategies.

He tailors programmes to each person’s specific needs and works collaboratively to set goals and steps forward. His most recent work has included supporting NHS professional staff during a time of crisis, and he strives to make the first steps into therapy manageable and something clients can look forward to.

Integrative and CBT-focused support delivered online

Patrick draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies - an approach that can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress and burnout. He also uses an integrative approach, combining techniques from different therapies to match the work to each person’s needs and circumstances, which suits clients who want a flexible, tailored process. Additionally, his motivational and solution-focused style emphasizes building forward momentum and small, achievable steps toward change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Patrick works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best - considering their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful in practice. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt methods over time, and Patrick is open to blending techniques to meet evolving needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for people balancing work, family or irregular schedules. These options make therapy accessible from different locations and allow clients to continue care during life transitions or when in-person appointments are not convenient.