David Wheatley

David Wheatley is a counsellor based in Leeds, United Kingdom. He supports people with relationship strain, grief, stress, anxiety and feelings of isolation or loneliness. He also helps with self-esteem, career worries and coping with life changes.

David works in a person-centred way, so the conversation stays focused on the person in front of him. He listens, reflects what you say and helps you clarify your thoughts. He will not tell you what to do but will support you to find your own choices.

David trained in therapeutic counselling and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Counselling, completed in 2021 and 2024 respectively. His NCPS credential is listed as NCPS. He has practised since 2019 and brings over four years of professional experience to his work.

Sessions have included work with people facing bereavement and end-of-life issues, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, intimacy and communication problems, and the states of emptiness or midlife crisis. He also supports people navigating divorce, commitment questions and forgiveness.

David aims to create a respectful, sensitive and compassionate space where people can talk openly. He meets with a clinical supervisor regularly as part of his ongoing practice and carries about 800 hours of client work from placements and later practice.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own answers. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what you say, asks gentle questions and supports you to name feelings and priorities. This approach can help with loneliness, low self-esteem and major life transitions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals. The emphasis is on what you want to be different and on building on what already works. It can be useful for stress, relationship issues and coping with specific problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods suit you best. That collaborative process can change as needs evolve, so plans are reviewed along the way.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, appointments and family life, and it can reduce travel time and the need to arrange childcare. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins while others suit longer, in-depth conversations, so check which options are offered when you book.