At a glance
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 395470
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship and intimacy
- Anxiety and mood
About Lee
Lee Whelan is a counsellor registered with the BACP who brings five years of clinical practice to his work. He focuses on helping people dealing with addictions, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Lee listens closely and aims to create clear steps people can try between sessions.
Before training as a counsellor he worked in health education and roles connected to the justice system. Those experiences shaped how he understands practical challenges and the social pressures people face. He draws on that background when talking through complex situations like substance use and family problems.
Lee uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. He also works with attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships still affect present day feelings and behaviour. Client-centred ways of working keep the conversation focused on the person’s priorities.
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. Lee helps people set small, realistic goals and checks progress in follow-up conversations. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and narrative approaches where helpful to reframe thinking patterns and personal stories.
People who come to Lee often want help with grief, parenting strain, eating or intimacy-related issues, plus anger and stress management. He also supports those facing complex trauma, dissociation and addiction-related concerns. Lee aims to make sessions practical so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
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How approaches like Motivational Interviewing work online
Lee offers Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change, using reflective listening and focused questions to build motivation. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current feelings and helps people understand repeated patterns in close relationships. Client-centred practice keeps sessions guided by the person's priorities and pace, helping them lead what matters most. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs and preferences, and may draw on different approaches as progress is reviewed. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives. It often reduces travel time and allows sessions to be scheduled around work or family commitments. Some people prefer shorter, phone-style check-ins while others choose longer conversations; confirm which session formats are available before booking. The focus remains on practical steps, goal-setting and skills that can be applied between appointments. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lee help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, eating concerns, trauma and family difficulties.
What is Lee's therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on listening, setting small goals and using practical techniques people can apply between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Lee has five years of clinical experience and a background in health education and work connected to the justice system.
What credentials and where does he practise?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Lee accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers