- Solution focused
- Motivational style
- Blends CBT
About Patrick
Patrick Whelan is a counsellor who uses a pragmatic, solution-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. He holds BACP accreditation and has four years of professional experience. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and straightforward for anyone who is nervous about starting.
Patrick works in a down-to-earth way and mixes practical coping tools with conversations about what matters to each person. He offers elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, for people who want clear strategies and exercises, and blends those with wider counselling when clients prefer a gentler pace. This flexible approach means sessions can focus on short-term problem solving or on understanding patterns that affect daily life.
He has supported people dealing with workplace burnout and compassion fatigue, and has recent experience assisting NHS staff through crisis periods. Patrick also sees people concerned about relationships, self-esteem, addiction, grief, trauma, sleep and eating difficulties, and life changes such as separation or career shifts.
Sessions are shaped around each client’s goals, and he aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity. He describes his style as motivational and pragmatic, helping clients build manageable plans and small steps forward. If someone prefers clear skills and homework, he can offer cognitive behavioural techniques on their own or blended into counselling.
Patrick accepts international clients and holds sessions in English. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Patrick offers cognitive behavioural techniques that teach practical coping skills, thought awareness and behaviour changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress where people want specific strategies and short exercises to practise between sessions.He also uses an integrative counselling approach, combining different methods to suit the person. This allows space for reflective conversations about relationships, self-worth or grief alongside hands-on tools when those are needed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then decide collaboratively on techniques and pacing. That means sessions can be adjusted as needs change over time.
The biography does not list which online formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. Generally, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family life and daily routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone use strategies from home without travelling to an appointment.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patrick commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, self-esteem and career-related strain, plus issues such as addiction, trauma, grief and sleep or eating difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is pragmatic and motivational, offering solution-focused work alongside more reflective counselling depending on the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience and recent work supporting NHS staff during crisis periods.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How can someone start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.