Counsellor profile
Dr. Wouter Dreyer, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Wouter
Dr Wouter Dreyer is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has 12 years of experience and works with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression and addictions.
He uses a relational and reflective way of working. Sessions focus on listening and helping people make sense of their life story. He looks at how early experiences and family patterns shape current thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
People come for short term help and for longer work. Shorter work may focus on practical steps to cope with anxiety or low mood. Longer work explores deeper patterns, aims to reduce repeating problems and helps people get a clearer sense of themselves.
Dr Dreyer draws on client-centred methods that put the person at the heart of sessions. He also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to test thoughts and patterns, and psychodynamic ideas to look at past influences. Solution-focused elements help set clear goals and practical next steps.
He has worked in military, industry and academic settings, which he brings into a steady and experienced manner in sessions. Sessions are in English and he practises in the United Kingdom.
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Dr Dreyer works with client-centred therapy which focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the client lead the pace of work. This approach suits people who want a space to speak and be heard while considering life choices and feelings.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits because it breaks problems into steps and tests practical changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with the client and agree on ways of working based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as issues shift.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Talk with him about what will work best for scheduling and the kind of session you prefer.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What common concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, addictions and related issues such as grief, parenting and relationship concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is relational and reflective. He combines client-centred listening with CBT and psychodynamic thinking and uses solution-focused steps when useful.
How long has he practised?
He has 12 years of professional experience across military, industry and academic settings.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.