Patrick Whelan, BACP

Patrick Whelan is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people work through difficult problems. He is a BACP member with four years of professional experience and aims to support people with respect and compassion.

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and workplace burnout. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and motivation. Other areas he addresses include addictions, trauma and grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and coping with life changes.

Patrick uses a practical, solution-focused style. He offers motivational and pragmatic ways to build coping skills and increase confidence. He can tailor sessions to each person so the work fits their needs rather than applying a single method to everyone.

His training is integrative, so he draws on different approaches when helpful. He can offer cognitive behavioural techniques on their own, or blend them into broader counselling sessions when people prefer that mix. This flexibility aims to give tools that can be used between meetings.

He has recent experience supporting NHS staff during crisis periods. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How evidence-based techniques adapt to online therapy

Patrick draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem-solving. One approach he uses is cognitive behavioural techniques, which teach practical strategies for managing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and can help with anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Another common strand in his work is solution-focused and motivational methods, which help people set achievable goals and build momentum through small, structured steps.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit best with their goals, preferences and everyday life. Sessions can mix techniques so the work feels personal and useful rather than one-size-fits-all.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy when circumstances change, while keeping the focus on practical tools and progress that can be applied between sessions.