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Patrick Whelan, BACP

Patrick Whelan is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people cope with difficult feelings and life situations.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Patrick

Patrick Whelan is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people cope with difficult feelings and life situations. He works in a straightforward, motivational style and aims to make sessions feel manageable for someone taking the first step. Patrick holds BACP accreditation and has four years of professional experience.

He commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with relationship strains, confidence and self‑esteem, workplace burnout, and motivation.

Background and approach

Trauma and abuse, grief, addiction and intimacy-related issues are part of his focus too. Patrick adapts his approach to each person. He blends exercises and coping strategies with open, exploratory conversation.

For people who prefer structured work, he offers cognitive-behavioural elements alongside broader counselling techniques. Recent work has included supporting NHS staff during times of crisis, giving him direct experience of high-pressure work environments. He also addresses sleep and eating concerns, ADHD-related difficulties, grief, and major life transitions.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored. Patrick aims to set practical goals and teach skills that can be used between sessions. He emphasises respect, sensitivity and a compassionate attitude throughout the therapeutic process.

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BACP	387066	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Patrick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Cancer
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

How practical approaches work online

Patrick commonly uses evidence-based techniques that teach clear coping skills alongside traditional counselling. Cognitive-behavioural methods break problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and introduce step-by-step strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. He also uses motivational and solution-focused techniques that aim to boost motivation, set achievable goals and create short-term plans for change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and try different methods to see what helps most. You and the therapist work together to tweak the plan as your needs change, with practical exercises to practise between sessions.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lives. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be lighter or easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits quick check-ins or ongoing support without being on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while still accessing registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

Patrick supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. He also works with relationship issues, grief, addictions and self-esteem concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a motivational, pragmatic and solution-focused style. Sessions often combine practical coping skills with open conversation.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.