David Wheatley, NCPS

David Wheatley is a therapist based in Leeds, United Kingdom, with more than four years of professional experience offering face-to-face, online, and telephone sessions. He completed a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2021 and a BSc in Therapeutic Counselling in 2024, and has been practicing since 2019, beginning as a placement student and later working as a paid practitioner in private practice, with the NHS, and through online services. He has accrued over 800 hours of client contact, all completed under regular supervision with meetings every two weeks.

He works in a person-centered way, grounded in the belief that each client is the expert on their own life. In session he listens closely, reflects what is heard, reframes material when helpful, and clarifies themes to support understanding and choice. He aims to offer respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients explore options and decide what feels right for them. David emphasizes client autonomy and supports people as they consider different paths forward rather than directing choices.

His clinical experience includes supporting people with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss - particularly where children are involved - and coping with life changes. He encourages an open conversation about fit and outcome, acknowledging that establishing rapport is part of the therapeutic process. He also holds NCPS, a professional counselling credential that reflects training and competence in practice.

Client-centered and solution-focused online care

David Wheatley uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people explore their own values and choices, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, life transitions, and issues tied to self-esteem.

He also draws on solution-focused therapy to identify practical steps and small changes that move clients toward their goals. Solution-focused work is goal-oriented and well suited to stress reduction, coping with change, and clarifying next steps when someone feels stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and David collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts the balance of listening and action to suit the individual and reviews progress together as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit support around work, family, and other commitments. These options broaden accessibility and allow therapists and clients to work together from different locations while focusing on meaningful, goal-directed progress.