- CBT options
- Motivational approach
- Workplace burnout
About Patrick
Patrick Whelan is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress and workplace burnout, as well as relationship strain, self-esteem and motivation concerns. He also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and grief and helps people carrying guilt and shame related to life events or relationships.
Patrick uses a pragmatic, solution-based style. He draws on motivational techniques and cognitive behavioural methods when these fit a person’s needs. He can offer CBT on its own or blend CBT strategies into more traditional counselling conversations.
His background includes recent work supporting NHS staff through crisis periods. That experience has informed how he responds to high-pressure work stress and compassion fatigue. He describes a straightforward way of working that focuses on practical coping strategies and clearer decision-making.
Patrick trained in an integrative approach, which means he can use different skills depending on the person in front of him. Sessions tend to mix talking, practical exercises and goal-focused steps. People who prefer concrete tools alongside reflective conversation often find this helpful.
He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the See online therapy options button.
Therapeutic techniques and online sessions
Patrick describes a pragmatic, solution-based method that often uses motivational techniques to help people clarify goals and stay engaged. These approaches focus on identifying small, achievable steps to change behaviour and boost confidence, which can help when guilt or shame makes taking action hard.He also offers cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) either on its own or blended into counselling. CBT emphasises understanding patterns of thought and learning exercises and coping strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful beliefs about the self or past actions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Patrick works collaboratively to decide which mix of methods suits a client’s needs, goals and preferences. That conversation is part of the first sessions and can change over time as progress is reviewed.
If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats available before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different formats also help when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a simpler audio-only call.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with anxiety, depression, stress, workplace burnout, relationship issues, low self-esteem and motivation, plus addiction, trauma, grief and intimacy issues.
How does he approach guilt or shame?
He uses a pragmatic, solution-based style and can blend conversational counselling with practical CBT strategies to address guilt or shame tied to actions or identity.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of professional experience and recent work supporting NHS staff through crisis situations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.