Counsellor profile
Derek Wheeler, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Derek
Derek Wheeler is a counsellor and a member of NCPS with 18 years of professional experience. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief.
Derek favours straightforward conversations. He listens without rushing and helps people name what feels difficult. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as talking through feelings. He aims to make appointments clear and manageable for people with busy lives.
In practice he draws on Client-Centred methods to follow what the person brings to the room. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are used where emotion regulation and impulsivity are part of the difficulty.
Derek also uses brief, goal-focused techniques from Solution-Focused Therapy when people want a short-term route to change. He combines these approaches to match what a person wants to work on, whether that is reducing anxiety, addressing addictive behaviour, or managing relationship problems.
He works in English. People from outside the UK may work with him; check the session arrangements when you book. To start, Derek asks people to complete a short questionnaire so he can understand concerns and suggest suitable next steps.
Approaches Derek brings to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s own concerns and pace. The counsellor follows what the client brings, listens closely and helps people clarify their thoughts and feelings. This approach suits people who want a listening-based way to understand their situation.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and change patterns that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress and unhelpful coping habits.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy offers skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive behaviour. It includes techniques for distress tolerance and better emotional regulation, which can help with addiction-related urges and impulsivity.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Derek will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful. He aims to agree a plan together and to adjust the focus if needs change over time.
Session arrangements should be checked before booking as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, avoid travel, or have a shorter check-in when that suits. Ask about the practical options offered so you can pick times and formats that work with your day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
Derek works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief. He also focuses on problems such as attachment, codependency, hoarding and impulsivity.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of Client-Centred listening, cognitive work from CBT, DBT skills and brief solution-focused techniques. Sessions combine talking and practical strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience in counselling and related work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check any practical or scheduling details when arranging sessions.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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