About David
David Wheatley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He holds an NCPS credential and has worked with people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief, and LGBTQ concerns. He aims to listen first and help people find their own way forward.
He trained through a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and completed a BSc in Therapeutic Counselling in 2024. David has gathered over 800 hours of client work, starting as a placement student in 2019 and continuing in independent practice and NHS settings.
Background and approach
He meets a supervisor every two weeks during his practice. David works in a person-centred way, placing the client’s experience at the centre of sessions. He reflects back what is said, clarifies meaning, and helps reframe issues so people can see options more clearly.
He does not direct choices but supports people to make decisions that feel right to them. Typical concerns he helps people with include relationship and intimacy issues, coping with life changes, career stress, anger, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and challenges linked to grief and loss. He also lists focus on ageing, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and midlife concerns.
Sessions are offered in English. David encourages an open conversation about what someone needs and reminds people that it is okay to change therapist if the fit is not right.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason David is listed here; the rest shows what else David works with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
Approaches David lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps people find their own answers. This approach can help with feelings of isolation, low self-esteem and working through grief.Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move someone toward their goals. It is short-term and goal-oriented, useful for sorting out immediate problems like stress, communication issues or a specific life change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use remote sessions to support people who need flexible scheduling or who find it hard to get to face-to-face appointments.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does David help with?
He supports people with relationship problems, grief, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, ADHD and related life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting, and draws on solution-focused work to help identify practical steps.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of professional practice and over 800 hours of client work, beginning as a placement student in 2019 and continuing in personal and NHS settings.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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