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Lee Whelan

BACP ยท United Kingdom

Practical support for addiction and relationship struggles

Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Lee

Lee Whelan is a counsellor with five years of practice who helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He holds BACP accreditation, and works with adults who are navigating grief, parenting challenges, or changes in mood and behaviour. He speaks English and offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Before focusing on personal counselling, Lee gained experience across health education, justice-related services and direct support roles.

Background and approach

That background informs his practical approach to common problems such as substance and alcohol issues, eating and body image concerns, and family-of-origin difficulties. He draws on a range of methods to suit different needs rather than relying on a single technique. In sessions Lee keeps things straightforward and person-centred.

Conversations aim to make patterns clearer and to find small, workable steps for change. He pays attention to attachment and communication issues, and to how past relationships can shape current reactions and difficulties. Lee uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-focused and motivational approaches to help people manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviours.

He also brings existential ideas when people want to talk about meaning, identity or life transitions. Sessions are practical and collaborative, with space to reflect and experiment between meetings. People can expect a calm, direct style that balances curiosity with clear goals.

Lee supports those dealing with trauma, anger, ADHD, compassion fatigue and separation or divorce concerns. Work together typically focuses on improving coping, rebuilding self-esteem and finding healthier ways to relate.

What Lee works with

Primary focus
AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief
Also works with

How Lee works

Attachment-Based Therapy

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Client-Centred Therapy

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Existential Therapy

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Motivational Interviewing

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Narrative Therapy

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Sessions & fees

How Lee's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when people notice repeated ways of relating, fears of abandonment, or trouble trusting others. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions; the counsellor listens without judgement and helps the client find their own direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lee will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods suit the person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can adapt as progress is made or circumstances change.

Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when needed. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written check-ins or want to reflect between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity, try different formats, and fit counselling into a busy life.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Lee commonly help with?
Lee works with a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, eating and body image problems, stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports people with trauma, anger, ADHD and family-of-origin problems.
What is Lee's therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-centred and practical. He aims to clarify patterns, set small goals and try new approaches between meetings.
What background does Lee bring to counselling?
He has five years of counselling experience and has worked in health education and justice-related roles before focusing on clinical work. That variety informs his practical, grounded approach.
How is Lee qualified and where is he based?
Lee holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is shown as supplied.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Lee accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.
What formats do sessions take?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their routine.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lee?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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