Counsellor profile
David Wheatley, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS21-02477
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused techniques
- Grief and loss support
About David
David Wheatley is a counsellor (NCPS) based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He has worked in private practice and in clinical settings, and has completed over 800 hours of client work under regular supervision. He lists relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, ADHD and anger among his areas of focus.
He works in a person-centred way. That means he treats the person as the expert on their life and listens first. He reflects back what is said, clarifies points and offers reframing to help people see options. He does not tell people what to do but supports them to make their own choices.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. David will talk through current problems and highlight small steps or different perspectives to try between sessions. He can help with issues such as coping with life changes, communication problems, intimacy-related concerns and career stress.
He also uses elements of solution-focused work to help people identify achievable goals and track progress. That approach is about spotting what works and building on it, rather than focusing only on problems. It can be useful for anger that shows up at home or work, and for managing reactions in heated moments.
David has experience supporting people through bereavement, end-of-life matters and caregiver stress. He has worked with clients affected by chronic illness, divorce, isolation and midlife transitions. He meets with a supervisor every two weeks as part of his practice governance.
If someone wants to start, they follow the site process to view online therapy options, fill a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions are provided using a cancellable subscription model.
How sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions can help
David draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. The client is treated as the expert on their own life, and the therapist helps clarify feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want time to be heard and to make decisions at their own pace.He also uses solution-focused therapy to identify small, practical steps and goals. That work is about noticing what already helps and building on it, which can be useful for handling recurring anger or stress at work or home. Solution-focused methods aim for short-term progress and clearer next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He checks in and adapts the way he works if something is not helping.
The therapist has previously worked face-to-face, online and by telephone, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Telephone sessions can be useful when video is not needed or bandwidth is limited. Confirm the available formats when you book so sessions fit your routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He supports relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, anger and related topics such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works primarily using person-centred methods and brings solution-focused techniques to set achievable goals and identify what is already helping.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience and over 800 hours of client contact completed under supervision.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed with the credential NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile mentions face-to-face, online and telephone work in past roles; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.