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Patrick Whelan, BACP

Patrick Whelan is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety and low mood.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Patrick

Patrick Whelan is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety and low mood. He works in a straightforward way that focuses on everyday problems and realistic coping strategies. Patrick is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP, and has four years of professional experience.

He offers short-term, solution-focused support alongside broader counselling. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviours, building coping skills, or talking through relationship and career concerns.

Background and approach

He aims to be respectful and compassionate in each session. Patrick adapts his approach to fit the person in front of him. He can use cognitive behavioural methods alone, or blend them into a more conversational counselling style.

This flexibility helps if someone wants practical exercises as well as space to reflect. His recent work includes supporting NHS staff through high-pressure and crisis periods. He also helps people with grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating issues, ADHD-related concerns, and compassion fatigue among other areas.

Patrick will tailor a programme around a person’s specific needs and goals. Sessions are available online in a variety of formats to suit different routines. The aim is to make starting therapy simpler and less daunting, so people can focus on steady, achievable steps forward.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	387066	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Patrick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Cancer
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

How his approaches work online

Patrick commonly uses cognitive behavioural techniques which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical strategies to change behaviours. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and coping during stressful work or life changes.

He also offers an integrative counselling style that blends listening, exploration and practical tasks. That means sessions can include reflective conversation alongside concrete exercises for confidence, relationships or motivation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as therapy progresses so the plan stays relevant to the person's needs.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversational rhythm. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text are useful for short check-ins, written reflection and people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around family, work and travel while still getting regular support from a registered professional.

Frequently asked

What issues can Patrick help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, plus addiction, trauma, grief and many related issues such as sleep, eating and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style?

Patrick uses a motivational, pragmatic and solution-based style. He combines conversational counselling with practical coping strategies when helpful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Patrick has four years of professional work experience, including recent work supporting NHS staff during crisis periods.

What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for appointments?

Patrick offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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 him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.