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Lee Whelan

BACP

Lee Whelan , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Lee

Lee Whelan is a United Kingdom based therapist who supports people navigating addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, eating and intimacy-related concerns, mood disorders, trauma, family issues, and the everyday stresses that affect wellbeing. With five years of clinical practice across substance use counselling and related support roles, he brings experience from health education, interactions with the justice system, and direct work with both adults and young people.

He holds BACP, a membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects his commitment to professional standards and ethical practice. Lee combines a holistic outlook with practical therapeutic skills, meeting people where they are and working collaboratively to identify goals and next steps. He draws on creativity and clinical training to tailor interventions that suit each person’s needs, whether the focus is on coping with life changes, rebuilding relationships, addressing addiction, or exploring deeper patterns linked to attachment and self-esteem.

Lee believes in the human capacity for change and growth. He approaches therapy with empathy, patience and clear practical guidance, supporting clients as they discover strengths, develop resilience, and create more meaningful and sustainable ways of living.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Lee Whelan draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional regulation - this approach can be helpful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy concerns, or relationship cycles. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a warm, non-directive space where the client’s values and personal goals lead the pace of work, which often supports issues like self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes. In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often useful for anxiety, depression, stress management and some eating and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Lee works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities become clearer. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone meetings, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles and time zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different locations, and choose the format that best supports engagement and progress.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lee Whelan have?

Lee Whelan has five years of experience.

Is Lee Whelan a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds BACP, which is a membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy representing adherence to recognized professional standards.

In which languages does Lee Whelan provide therapy?

Lee Whelan provides therapy in English.

Where is Lee Whelan located?

Lee Whelan is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Lee Whelan as my therapist?

You can work with Lee Whelan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lee Whelan work with international clients?

Yes, Lee Whelan works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lee Whelan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disorders

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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