David Wheatley, NCPS

David Wheatley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has four years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief and loss, midlife issues, and career worries.

David works in a person-centred way. He treats each person as the expert on their life and listens carefully. He reflects, clarifies and rephrases what people say to help them see things more clearly. He emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in every session.

He also uses solution-focused ideas when people want practical steps. That approach looks for small changes that can lead to quicker relief. It is often used alongside the person-centred conversations to balance feeling heard with forward movement.

David has worked in private practice and with other services since 2019, building more than 800 hours of client time. He maintained regular supervision throughout that period. He has experience helping people cope with life changes, chronic illness and caregiving stress as well as issues like guilt, shame, isolation and compassion fatigue.

People who choose to work with him will find a straightforward, calm style. He aims to help clients explore options and decide what feels right for them. If someone and he do not seem a good fit after some sessions, he supports them to find a better match.

How David's approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with respect. The therapist positions you as the expert on your life and reflects back what you say to help you understand your thoughts and feelings. This approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, loneliness, grief and life transitions.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes that move you toward clearer goals. It often concentrates on strengths and immediate steps you can try between sessions. This can help with stress, career decisions, commitment issues and coping with change.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. David will work with you to decide which approach, or combination, fits your needs and goals. He aims to be collaborative, checking in about what helps and adjusting as you go.

Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when that better suits a work break or a tight schedule. The original biography noted past work online and by telephone, but please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.