Patrick Whelan, BACP

Patrick Whelan is a counsellor who uses a practical, solution-focused approach. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship worries and aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable.

Patrick holds BACP accreditation, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has four years of professional experience and is working towards further accreditation. His way of working is direct and motivational while remaining sensitive and respectful.

Many people come to him for help with workplace burnout, confidence and self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Living with health challenges is included among his areas of focus.

Patrick describes his style as pragmatic and solution based. He blends practical coping strategies with open conversation, so sessions often combine skills practice with space to talk things through. He can focus on short-term tools or a longer process depending on what a person needs.

He is experienced working with healthcare staff during high-pressure periods and tailors plans to individual circumstances. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step helps place people with a suitable session plan.

How therapeutic methods translate to online support

Patrick describes a pragmatic, solution-based way of working that fits well with evidence-based techniques. One key approach he offers is cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and practising concrete coping strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and stress. Another common thread is motivational, goal-focused work that helps people build confidence and take small steps towards change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then blend techniques to suit the situation. That means sessions may combine skills practice, problem-solving tasks and open conversation rather than following a single fixed method.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue support during periods of change. The therapist will discuss what will work best for day-to-day life and adapt the approach as progress is made.