David Wheatley, NCPS

David Wheatley is a therapist practising in Leeds, United Kingdom, with four years of professional experience working with people face-to-face, online and by telephone. He completed a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2021 and earned a BSc in Therapeutic Counselling in 2024; he also holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification. David has been in practice since 2019, beginning as a placement student and later working as a paid practitioner in private practice and with the NHS, and he has accumulated over 800 hours of client work under regular clinical supervision, meeting his supervisor every two weeks.

He works primarily in a person-centred way, approaching each person as the expert on their own life and offering reflective listening, clarification and gentle reframing to help explore what matters. His experience includes supporting people with stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss particularly related to children, and coping with significant life changes. He also works with issues such as self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career questions, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

David emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in sessions, creating a reassuring space for people to bring their concerns. He supports clients to explore options and make their own decisions rather than giving directives, acknowledging the courage involved in starting therapy. He recognises that therapy fit matters - if after a few sessions the match is not right, he supports clients to seek what is best for them, and if there is a good fit he helps them move forward through the challenges they bring.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Support Online

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises the client as the expert on their own experience; the therapist listens actively, reflects what is heard and offers empathy to help the person explore feelings, values and choices. This approach is helpful for people dealing with relationship concerns, low self-esteem, grief or broad life transitions because it supports self-understanding and personal agency.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals. Rather than focusing only on problems, it helps people spot existing strengths and build on what already works, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety and coping with specific life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and David works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences. He will discuss different methods and adapt the work as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to arrange appointments around work, family and other commitments. For many people, remote options increase accessibility and continuity of care while allowing therapy to fit into everyday life.