It’s not easy to acknowledge that we need help, making the first contact with a counsellor is a huge step. It can be scary and you may be full with anxiety right now but if you are already reading this then you know it is a step you need to make. I offer a safe and non-judgemental environment that allows you to explore what has brought you to counselling. When we first meet we will be able to discuss what has brought you here and what are the challenges you wish to overcome in counselling. As a team we will come up with a plan that will support your choices and moving forward.
At this time I offer a variety of evening appointments mainly Mon/Tue/Wed and day time appointments on Tuesday. These are my regular time slots on my schedule but happy to accomodate exceptions if suits both our schedules that week.
Be mindful when viewing my schedule as BetterHelp don't use 24hr clock. If we've been matched and these times don't suit, let me know and we can arrange for you to be re-matched.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #377556
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sinead Whelan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sinead has been excellent, she has listened and helped me with my situation and I have felt listened to and not judged and the advice and journaling have been really useful
Written on Apr 21, 2026 after therapy with Sinead for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Sinéad has been an amazing listener and gives really useful and applicable advices as well! She understands my situation really fast and it felt good talking to someone that truly understands you!
Written on Feb 10, 2026 after therapy with Sinead for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Having never experienced therapy before, I was a little hesitant and uncertain of how the process would work. Sinéad made me feel very comfortable and validated and created a safe space for me to share my struggles openly and without judgement. As someone who usually significantly struggles to open up and share, this has been an incredibly positive and rewarding journey on the path towards self discovery and self acceptance.
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Sinead for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue