- Values-focused
- Skill-based tools
- Collaborative planning
About Wai
Wai Kan is a counsellor who draws on practical, collaborative approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He works from the belief that each person knows their own story and already has strengths to use in change. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to offer steady support through that process.
Wai uses straightforward talking therapies that focus on what matters most to the client. Sessions look at patterns of thinking, emotional reactions, and how values guide everyday choices. He mixes strategies that teach new skills with space to reflect on attachment, identity and life direction.
He has nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a credential, which is listed in his profile. That background includes helping people manage grief and loss, cope with addictions, and address sleep and intimacy-related issues.
Wai works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anger, eating difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue. He also helps people dealing with career stress, parenting strain and major life changes. Money and financial issues are among the topics he is prepared to address where they relate to stress and decision-making.
The first meetings tend to focus on what the person wants to change and what fits their life. From there he and the client set goals, try out skills and check progress regularly. International clients may be supported in English; confirm the session arrangements before you book.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for problems like anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns and how these shape feelings and behaviour, which can help with intimacy and communication issues.The right approach is something to find together. He will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit your goals and preferences, and he will adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. Clients often combine skill practice with reflective conversations to see what helps most.
Please confirm the available online session options before booking, because this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can cut travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or make it easier to keep up regular sessions when schedules change. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can use online meetings to continue the practical work of therapy across different locations.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Wai help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many other concerns such as grief, addiction and sleep problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical, using talking therapies that combine skill teaching with reflective work on values and attachment.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of mental health and life difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients who can work in that language.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.