Lee Whelan, BACP

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape how people connect now. It helps with fears of abandonment, trust issues and improving emotional closeness by noticing recurring habits in relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical steps to challenge unhelpful thinking, reduce anxious or low mood, and build new routines that support wellbeing. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The therapist follows the client's priorities, offering empathy and reflection to help people clarify their values and make choices that fit who they are. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Lee works with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That collaboration means techniques can be adjusted as progress or new challenges arise. Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face contact when travel is difficult. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people use therapy between sessions or when they prefer not to be on camera. These formats give flexibility across time zones and schedules and let registered or accredited professionals work with people in different places while keeping the focus on meaningful therapeutic work.