- Motivational approach
- Solution focused
- BACP counsellor
About Patrick
Patrick Whelan is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people find clearer ways forward. He is a BACP counsellor with four years of professional experience. Patrick aims to make starting therapy less daunting and more manageable for people under stress.
Patrick works with common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress and workplace burnout. He also helps with relationship worries, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence. He supports people dealing with grief, addiction, trauma, and life changes including separation and bereavement.
His style is motivational and pragmatic, with a focus on solutions that fit each person’s life. He adapts his approach to the individual rather than forcing a single method. That includes offering cognitive-behavioural techniques where useful alongside broader counselling conversations.
Patrick has recent experience supporting NHS staff through crisis situations, and he draws on that work when helping others cope with high-pressure roles. He also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among the areas he addresses.
Sessions are aimed at building practical skills and clearer ways to manage day-to-day problems. Patrick works with people to set realistic steps and small goals. He encourages a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk things through and try different strategies.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Patrick uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques in sessions to help people build coping skills. Cognitive-behavioural techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small experiments or exercises to change how someone thinks and acts; this can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. An integrative counselling approach blends conversational counselling with tools from different methods so sessions can be tailored to problems like relationship difficulties, grief or burnout.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and try different methods to see what fits. Together they will review what helps, adjust techniques and set small, achievable steps.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when that suits a person’s routine. It can also let someone avoid using a camera if they prefer phone conversations with lower bandwidth needs. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt session length and pace to match everyday schedules and practical needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and workplace burnout, as well as relationship issues, low self-esteem and motivation problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is motivational and pragmatic, using solution-focused conversations and practical techniques to build coping skills.
What relevant experience does he have?
He has four years of professional practice and has recently supported NHS staff through crisis situations.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United Kingdom; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.