Derek Wheeler

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

About Derek

Derek Wheeler helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and grief using a client-focused approach. He is registered with NCPS and has 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Derek keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He encourages people to talk about what matters and to try simple steps that can ease daily pressure. He listens without judging and works with each person to identify small changes that can make life more manageable.

Over nearly two decades he has supported people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image concerns and caregiver stress. He also works with those dealing with codependency, communication and control problems, divorce or separation, and family-related strain. First responder issues, hoarding, impulsivity and infidelity are also within his focus areas.

His practice draws on client-centred therapy and structured methods like cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. Solution-focused work is used to set clear, short-term goals and track progress. Sessions aim to combine listening with practical tools clients can use between meetings.

Derek offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. He asks people to select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and he uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches are used in online counselling

Derek combines client-centred work with structured techniques to help people manage current problems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting professional relationship; it helps people talk through feelings and make their own decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce symptoms like persistent worry or unhelpful behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Derek will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences, and he will adapt the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also make it simpler to use therapy tools between meetings and to continue work when circumstances change.

Topics Derek lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Derek

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and related stress issues are listed among his main areas of work.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred therapy alongside cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and solution-focused work.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What are his credentials and location?

He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats does he offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

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