Patrick Whelan, BACP

Patrick Whelan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years of professional experience and describes a practical, solution-focused style that aims to make starting therapy less daunting.

He commonly helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety and stress. He also supports those facing workplace burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and problems with motivation. Other areas he addresses include addiction, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with life changes.

Patrick uses an integrative approach, drawing on a mix of techniques so therapy can be shaped around a person rather than forcing them into one method. He offers cognitive behavioural therapy, either on its own or blended into broader counselling sessions, depending on what suits the individual.

He aims for sessions that are pragmatic and goal-oriented while keeping a respectful and compassionate tone. Clients can expect to talk through practical strategies, coping skills and step-by-step exercises where useful, alongside more open discussion when that helps.

Patrick has recent experience supporting NHS professionals during crisis periods. He accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, people follow an online matching process and book sessions according to his availability.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Patrick describes an integrative approach that mixes techniques to fit the person. Integrative work means combining different evidence-based tools into a single plan, for example using practical exercises alongside talking therapy to tackle stress, low mood or motivation problems.

He also offers cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing out new behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and specific coping skills such as sleep or stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that can be adjusted over time based on feedback and progress.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by removing travel time and allowing appointments around work or family commitments. It can also let people pick formats that suit them best, such as shorter check-ins when needed or longer sessions for deeper work. The biography does not list supported session formats, so confirm available options before booking to ensure they match your needs.