- Strengths focused
- Evidence informed
- Collaborative care
About Wai
Wai Kan is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He emphasises a collaborative style where the client’s knowledge of their own life is central. He names strengths alongside challenges and supports clients as they take steps towards more satisfying day-to-day living.
He draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred listening are tools he commonly uses. These methods are adapted to practical problems like sleep disturbance, low mood, addictive behaviours and difficulty managing anger.
Wai has nine years of professional experience and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential. That background underpins his straightforward, goal-minded sessions. He aims to make therapy clear and manageable rather than full of jargon.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including grief, intimacy issues, eating and body image worries, ADHD-related difficulties and coping with long-term illness or chronic pain. He also works with sexual and relationship diversity, such as BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, and supports people dealing with abandonment and attachment issues.
The sessions focus on practical steps, paced to the client’s needs. Wai helps people test small changes, build coping skills and notice what matters most to them. He encourages open conversation about goals and adjusts the approach as progress unfolds.
He draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred listening are tools he commonly uses. These methods are adapted to practical problems like sleep disturbance, low mood, addictive behaviours and difficulty managing anger.
Wai has nine years of professional experience and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential. That background underpins his straightforward, goal-minded sessions. He aims to make therapy clear and manageable rather than full of jargon.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including grief, intimacy issues, eating and body image worries, ADHD-related difficulties and coping with long-term illness or chronic pain. He also works with sexual and relationship diversity, such as BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, and supports people dealing with abandonment and attachment issues.
The sessions focus on practical steps, paced to the client’s needs. Wai helps people test small changes, build coping skills and notice what matters most to them. He encourages open conversation about goals and adjusts the approach as progress unfolds.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters and take small actions even when feelings are difficult; it is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with long-term health issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce symptoms like poor sleep or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and adult relationships shape feelings and trust, and can help with intimacy, abandonment and relational patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and decide together what fits the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process can mean trying one way for a while and adjusting based on what helps.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports people who are managing chronic illness or caregiving, since sessions can be timed around medical appointments or care responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals can help plan sessions that fit with everyday life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and grief, among many other issues such as sleep problems, addictions and chronic pain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions mix practical problem-solving with empathic listening. He uses client-centred conversation alongside approaches that teach coping skills and behavioural change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any local requirements before booking if needed for your area.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.