Lee Whelan, BACP

Lee Whelan is a BACP-credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He supports people facing a wide range of challenges, including addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy and eating-related concerns, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depression, ADHD, parenting and blended family issues, and struggles with self-esteem and communication. His practice also addresses related areas such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, body image, and substance use concerns.

Lee works from an integrative perspective, drawing on approaches that include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. This range of methods allows him to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, combining practical techniques with space for reflection and meaning-making.

Grounded in a belief in human resilience, Lee brings empathy, creativity, and a collaborative stance to his work. He aims to meet people where they are, helping them explore patterns, build skills, and identify pathways toward greater wellbeing and purpose. The BACP credential indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.