Cory Lee, BACP

Cory Lee is a BACP counsellor who offers calm, straightforward support to adults and young people. He creates a non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, relationships and life changes. Cory aims to listen carefully and help people find practical ways forward.

Cory draws on several counselling methods, including cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas, to suit each person’s needs. He keeps sessions down-to-earth and focused on what matters to the client. Conversations might look at current problems, past patterns, or small steps to change.

His background includes work in in-patient CAMHS and adult mental health services in the UK, plus placements in schools and summer programmes in the USA. He has also offered counselling with Mind and supported older adults through bereavement, anxiety and depression. These roles shaped his approach to crisis and everyday struggles.

Cory describes himself as approachable and relatable. He helps people talk through family and parenting pressures, grief, identity concerns, addictions and issues around self-esteem. He also addresses topics such as attachment, blended family challenges and coping with discrimination.

Sessions are intended to be collaborative, with the client guiding the pace and focus. Cory will work with each person to set goals and review progress along the way. He encourages small, manageable changes that fit into everyday life.

How Cory’s approaches translate to online work

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical ways to change them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress and can lead to clear actions between sessions.

Client-Centred Therapy centres on being listened to without judgement. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them explore feelings and choices, which can be useful when working on self-esteem, identity and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cory will discuss goals and preferences and adapt the methods to what feels most useful. This is a collaborative conversation that may change as work progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in during a lunch break or a quieter moment. Different ways of meeting can suit different needs, and Cory will help find a practical arrangement that fits everyday life.