BACP

Wai Kan, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Wai is a BACP therapist in the UK.

9+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Wai

Wai Kan is licensed in the United Kingdom and brings eight years of professional experience to his therapeutic practice. He has supported people working through stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and depression, helping them find clearer ways to cope and move forward. He approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert in their own life and that existing strengths can be used to meet current challenges. That perspective guides his work, as he helps clients identify resources, build on resilience, and develop practical strategies suited to their situation. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Wai Kan offers steady encouragement and support throughout that process. His style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s story, aiming to create a space where goals can be explored and progress can be made at a sustainable pace.

Areas of expertise

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesSleeping disordersDepression AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

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Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

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Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy

Also listed for

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues

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Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Workplace issues

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them - values - and then taking small steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and situations where avoidance has become limiting. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns influence current connections with partners, family, and friends; it can be helpful for intimacy concerns, trust issues, abandonment fears, and attachment-related difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, offering practical techniques to test unhelpful thinking and change behaviours that maintain distress; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Wai Kan works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods and strategies best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration allows the work to be tailored and adjusted over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with a registered professional offers flexibility - sessions can happen via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support from different locations and at times that suit daily life. This range of options helps people maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy around work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Wai Kan have?

Wai Kan has 9 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship matters, grief, and depression.

Is Wai Kan a registered therapist?

Yes. Wai Kan holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a professional organization for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In which languages does Wai Kan provide therapy?

Wai Kan provides therapy in English.

Where is Wai Kan located?

Wai Kan is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Wai Kan as my therapist?

You can work with Wai Kan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Wai Kan work with international clients?

Yes, Wai Kan works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Wai Kan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.