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Wai Kan

Wai Kan, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - anger and relationship issues

  • ACT and CBT approaches
  • Attachment-informed work
  • Helping manage anger

About Wai

Wai Kan is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, and depression. He also supports those dealing with anger, addiction, sleeping difficulties and identity concerns.

He describes the client as the expert in their own story and looks for strengths people already have. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than abstract labels. Expect straightforward conversations about current problems and small, doable changes to test between meetings.

Wai uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers tools for changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and past connections affect present life.

In sessions he usually listens first, then works with clients to set simple goals. He offers skills for managing intense feelings, improving communication, and sleeping better. For someone wrestling with irritation, resentment, or repeating angry reactions, he helps identify triggers and practical ways to respond differently.

People who come for help with career strain, parenting stress, or long-term health problems are offered the same practical focus. He can talk through issues around intimacy, body image and sexual culture without judgment. International clients may also arrange to work with him in English.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary by location.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting consumed by them, then take steps that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety, low mood or anger. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people experiment with different ways of relating. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences together and adapt the approach as sessions progress. That way the plan evolves from what the client finds useful rather than being fixed in advance. Session logistics should be checked before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Confirm which formats are offered and how they fit into your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around busy days, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, or avoid travel for appointments. International clients can arrange to work in English, and the therapist will help make practical adjustments so sessions suit everyday life.

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

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anger and related issues such as addiction and sleeping problems.

Which therapeutic style does he use?

He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas into practical, skills-focused sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns in the United Kingdom.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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