Counsellor profile
David Wheatley, NCPS
Counsellor - Relationships and grief
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused techniques
- Works in English
About David
Counsellor David Wheatley is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has four years of practice. He works with issues such as relationship and family difficulties, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, intimacy concerns and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and his practice is based in the United Kingdom.
David uses a person-centred way of working. He listens and reflects back what people say. He will reframe or clarify points to help someone see their choices more clearly. He does not direct decisions but supports people in making their own choices.
He has a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a BSc in Therapeutic Counselling, and has been practising since 2019, starting as a placement student and moving into paid work. His client work has included supporting people with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, grief around children, and coping with life changes.
David has worked both privately and in other settings, and he records over 800 hours of client contact carried out under supervision. He meets his supervisor every two weeks as part of that arrangement. This background informs how he listens and responds in sessions.
In sessions he aims to reflect what is said and to help people consider alternatives. He sees the person and the issue rather than applying fixed solutions. If someone feels after a number of sessions that he is not the right fit, he encourages them to find the counsellor who suits them best.
How David uses person-centred and solution-focused work online
David draws on client-centred practice, which puts the person’s perspective at the centre of the work. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and clarifying what matters to the client so they can see choices more clearly. This approach is often used for concerns like low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties.He also uses solution-focused techniques that aim to identify small, practical steps forward. That method looks for what is already working and builds on it, which many people find helpful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. The client’s views guide which methods are used and how sessions are shaped.
The original biography lists face-to-face, online and telephone work, but session formats can change. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online or telephone sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel, and they can shorten travel time or allow a quieter check-in when that works better for someone’s day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most?
He supports people with relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, ADHD and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a person-centred way and uses solution-focused techniques to reflect, reframe and clarify what clients say.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of practice and over 800 hours of client contact, initially as a placement student from 2019 and then as a paid practitioner.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at present.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I arrange an initial session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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