David Wheatley

• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss
• Solution-Focused approach

About David

David Wheatley works with relationship difficulties, grief, anxiety, stress and changes in life, using a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening and reflecting back what clients say. He holds an NCPS credential and has four years of professional experience, with more than 800 client contact hours accrued since 2019.

He trained in therapeutic counselling, gaining a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2021 and a BSc in Therapeutic Counselling in 2024. Much of his early practice began during placement work and has continued in private practice and through other services. He has practised while meeting a clinical supervisor every two weeks.

In session he adopts a person-centred approach, treating the client as the expert on their own life and offering reflection, clarification and reframing of what is said. He also uses solution-focused ideas when people want to explore practical options and small steps forward. Sessions are intended to leave people with clearer choices rather than directives.

David has direct experience helping people with relationship strain, intimacy and communication problems, grief and loss especially where children are involved, and stress and anxiety linked to life transitions. He also works with issues such as low self-esteem, anger, career concerns, and ADHD-related coping challenges.

His wider areas of focus include ageing and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, end-of-life and hospice-related concerns, and separation or infidelity. He works in English and practises from the United Kingdom.

How his client-centred and solution-focused work translates to online sessions

David uses client-centred therapy to listen actively, reflect back what a person says and help them clarify their thoughts. This approach suits people who want a space to be heard and to work out their own priorities through conversation.

He also draws on solution-focused ideas to identify small, practical steps and achievable goals. That approach is useful when someone wants to try specific changes or needs short-term help to manage a problem.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is collaborative. He will discuss what feels most useful and adapt the way he works based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. The style of sessions can change as progress is made.

The therapist’s biography records past work face to face, online and by telephone, but confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Telephone sessions can be simpler where there are bandwidth limits or no camera use is preferred.

Topics David lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Midlife crisis

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about David

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He has experience helping people manage stress and anxiety and uses person-centred and solution-focused methods.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works primarily in a person-centred way and also uses solution-focused therapy to help identify practical steps forward.

How much practice experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience and more than 800 hours of client contact since 2019.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can I speak to him?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are his sessions offered in?

The original biography mentions face to face, online and telephone work historically, but please confirm current session options before booking.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.