- Men's wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Wai
Wai Kan is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, addiction and sleep problems. Wai believes people know their own story and can build on their strengths to make change.
He focuses on practical ways to manage difficult feelings. Sessions often include looking at unhelpful thought patterns and trying out new ways of responding. He draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take small steps towards it.
Wai also brings Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas into his work. That means listening closely, helping people feel heard, and exploring how past connections affect current relationships. He uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills where emotion regulation or intense reactions are getting in the way of day-to-day life.
Many people come to him with issues related to identity and LGBT concerns, intimacy and body image, or the stress of caregiving and chronic illness. He aims to create a calm space to talk through these topics and to try practical strategies between sessions.
Wai describes the first step as courageous and collaborative. He helps people set clear, achievable goals and checks progress as therapy continues. If someone wants to explore the next step, he asks them to use the Start Therapy process to arrange an initial match and appointment.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Wai commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is often useful for stress, anxiety and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with depression, sleep problems and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Wai treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods might fit a person's goals and preferences. Together they decide what to try and review progress over time. This makes sessions flexible and tailored to everyday needs.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during breaks. It can also let people use shorter sessions when attention or bandwidth is limited, or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues, plus concerns such as addiction, sleep problems and self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Wai uses a practical, collaborative style that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred listening to help people try new ways of coping.
What is his background and experience?
He has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients can be accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.