Patrick Whelan

• CBT options
• Motivational approach
• Workplace burnout

About Patrick

Patrick Whelan helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties using practical, solution-focused methods. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience.

He describes his approach as motivational, pragmatic and solution based. He blends counselling with cognitive behavioural techniques when useful. Patrick offers straightforward coping skills, gentle challenge and practical exercises to build confidence and manage symptoms day to day.

His work covers a wide range of concerns. These include workplace burnout, self-esteem, motivation, addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people with ADHD, bipolar mood difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting stress.

He has additional experience addressing abandonment, body image, communication problems, codependency, divorce and separation, and issues linked to ageing and long-term illness. He has also worked with people affected by natural or human-caused disasters and those facing co-morbidity challenges.

Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical change. Patrick says he can offer stand-alone CBT for people who know they want that approach, or integrate CBT strategies into longer counselling conversations. He aims to help clients build skills that fit their everyday life.

Patrick accepts people from the United Kingdom and international clients. Sessions are conducted in English and he uses a subscription model of payment that can be cancelled at any time.

How Patrick uses evidence-based techniques online

Patrick combines practical counselling with cognitive behavioural techniques. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behaviour and experiments. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems to teach concrete skills and simple behavioural changes.

He also uses motivational and solution-focused methods. Motivational techniques help people find personal reasons to change and keep going. Solution-focused work narrows the conversation to small, achievable steps and what already works for the person.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then agree a plan to try and review how it is going. That plan can change as sessions progress so the approach stays relevant to day-to-day life.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people choose audio-only or video options where they are available, depending on practical needs.

Topics Patrick lists

• Stress and 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 and 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 addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Patrick

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He lists anxiety among his main areas and uses practical coping strategies to manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers a motivational, pragmatic, solution-based style and can integrate cognitive behavioural therapy where helpful.

What experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience and has recently worked with NHS professional staff during a time of crisis.

Is he accredited or registered?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

Yes. He accepts international clients as stated in his profile.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.