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Wai Kan

Wai Kan

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 9+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for anger and stress

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  • Values driven
  • Practical skills
  • Client led

About Wai

Wai Kan is a counsellor who combines practical therapies to help people manage anger, stress and anxiety. He works from the belief that clients know their own stories and already hold strengths to draw on. Seeking help can feel daunting, and he aims to offer steady support as people take that first step.

He has nine years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Over that time he has worked with people facing depression, grief and loss, relationship strain and issues around intimacy. He also supports those dealing with addictions, sleep problems and self‑esteem concerns.

Wai uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients focus on values and small, meaningful steps. He also uses Attachment‑Based and Client‑Centred ideas to build understanding and a steady therapeutic relationship.

Sessions are practical and conversational. Clients can expect to talk about what matters, try small experiments between sessions, and build coping skills for day‑to‑day life. Wai also works with issues such as ADHD, burnout and compassion fatigue, and supports people navigating big life changes.

He offers support for a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, eating and body image difficulties, career questions, and intimacy‑related problems. International clients can be accommodated and sessions are conducted in English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How this therapist uses proven approaches online

Wai commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take small actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying different, practical ways of responding to reduce distress.

He also draws on Attachment‑Based and Client‑Centred principles to build a reliable working relationship. That means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what matters, and works with each person to shape goals and methods. Finding the right approach is part of the process and he will work collaboratively to choose what fits best for a client's needs and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy around daily life, makes follow‑up easier, and allows shorter check‑ins when time is limited. The focus remains on practical skills, values‑based steps and strategies you can use between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 124446

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and body image problems, addictions, parenting and anger.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He takes a conversational, practical style that combines evidence‑based tools and person‑centred listening. Sessions focus on useful skills and small experiments to try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional experience working with people across a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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