Cory Lee, BACP

Cory Lee is an integrative counsellor who blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered approaches to offer compassionate, non-judgmental support for adults and young people. He creates a space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings and life situations at a pace that suits them, drawing on a range of techniques to meet individual needs. Cory holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional membership with a national counselling body.

Cory has five years of experience working across diverse settings, including in-patient CAMHS, adult mental health services, community crisis support, schools and summer programmes in the United Kingdom and the United States. His background also includes providing counselling with Mind and supporting older adults through bereavement, depression and anxiety. He works with a wide range of concerns, from stress and relationship issues to trauma, addiction and family challenges.

Known for a genuine and relatable manner, Cory aims to listen carefully and support clients as they work through specific problems or embark on broader journeys of self-discovery and self-care. He adapts his approach to suit each person's goals and circumstances, offering practical tools and reflective space as needed.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the person leads the conversation and explores what matters most to them. This approach helps with issues that benefit from self-exploration, such as self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps toward preferred outcomes, which can be especially useful for short-term goals and practical life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cory works collaboratively with each person to assess their needs, goals and preferences and adapts techniques from different methods to form a personalised plan. Registered professionals tailor their work to what helps the individual most.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when to meet - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options also increase accessibility for people in different locations, and enable ongoing support without the need for travel.