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Lee Whelan, BACP

Addictions Relationships Grief Intimacy Eating disorders
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About me

Through my over 20 years of service, I have had the profound privilege of bearing witness to the incredible resilience and courage within each person I have worked in substance abuse counselling and adjacent support roles. My diverse experiences—spanning health education, the justice system, and direct clinical work with adults and youth—have deepened my appreciation for the complex intersections people face. More importantly, they have shown me that with compassion, insight and the right support, people can envision and build lives of meaning, purpose and health even amidst—and perhaps because of—difficulty. I continue this work because I believe in the boundless potential within us all to learn, grow and transform. My holistic skillset allows me to meet people where they are with empathy and wisdom built over decades in the field, while creativity helps uncover collaborative pathways forward. Most of all, the unwavering belief in capacity for change that has underscored my longevity in this profession allows me to nurture the seeds of resilience already present. I am endlessly inspired bearing witness to journeys of insight and empowerment unfolding one day—and one person—at a time.

Professional experience

4yrs in practice
Addictions Relationships Grief Intimacy Eating disorders

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Men's issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Credentials information

BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #395470

Reviews

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Lee is very understanding and has really helped me with my struggles.

Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties

Lee has saved my life with the knowledge he has given me. He created a safe space for me to open up and I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in today if it wasn’t for him. I will be forever grateful to have the support Lee has given me.

Written on Sep 29, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching

Lee is a very dedicated therapist who is driven to help his clients regardless of their mental health challenges. He has a wealth of experience and is keen to tailor the therapy sessions to the specific needs of the client. He is also a very pleasant and down-to-earth guy.

Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Lee is truly exceptional! Having been to therapy before, I immediately felt a strong connection with him. He is not only highly intelligent but also incredibly supportive and kind. I genuinely look forward to our sessions each week and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a great therapist.

Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and coaching

Lee is understanding and so helpful, I see him as a mentor as we've had similar experiences.

Written on Jul 06, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Lee has been so understanding, patient, informative and encouraging since I’ve started therapy 4 months ago . Lee proactively listens supports my needs and makes me feel understood and comfortable with sharing my feelings and thoughts. I’m in awe from his expertise and multiple years of experience, but most importantly his attitude towards his work. Lee is very professional and strictly respectful but I also feel that he genuinely cares for the wellbeing of his clients.

Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue