Dr. Wouter Dreyer

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and psychodynamic

About Wouter

Dr. Wouter Dreyer helps people work through stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and other life challenges using a relational and collaborative approach. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has 12 years of experience.

He works in a way that pays attention to life stories and how earlier experiences influence present feelings and behaviour. Sessions focus on listening carefully, reflecting on patterns and finding practical ways to change unhelpful habits. He uses talking methods drawn from client-centred, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches depending on the person’s needs.

Many people come for help with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger and issues around intimacy or parenting. He also helps with longer-term concerns such as attachment issues, midlife questions, career change and coping after traumatic events. Sessions can include exploring past events and learning new ways to manage thoughts and reactions in daily life.

Dr. Dreyer trained at the University of Nottingham and holds a postdoctoral master’s degree in counselling awarded with distinction. He has worked in military, industry and academic settings and draws on that variety of experience when supporting people.

His way of working is collaborative - he and the client agree goals and try methods together. People who want to understand themselves better as well as find practical coping strategies may find this approach helpful.

Therapeutic approaches and practical online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and the person’s own goals; it helps where people want to feel heard and understood and to find their own way forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical techniques to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Psychodynamic Therapy examines how past relationships and early experiences influence current behaviour and can help with recurring relationship and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree together which methods to try, based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative choice may change over time as progress is reviewed.

Confirm the current session formats before booking because none are listed here. Online work can help fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it possible to continue sessions after relocating within the UK. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to make therapy easier to fit into everyday life.

Topics Wouter lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Wouter

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety using talking methods and practical strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches, adapting these to the person and the problem.

What experience does he have?

He has 12 years of professional experience across military, industry and academic contexts.

Is he registered and where does he practise?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

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