Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a therapist based in Leeds, UK with over 4 years of professional work experience, working face to face, online and by telephone.
I gained my Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2021, a BSC in Therapuetic Counselling in 2024 and I have been in practice since 2019, firstly as a placement student as part of my Diploma and later as a paid practitioner, working privately, with the NHS and through BetterHelp and have over 800 hours of client experience, all of which has been achieved under supervision, with a supervisor I meet every two weeks. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & coping with grief and loss, espeically around children. I also have experience working with coping with life changes.
I work in a person centred way, and the theory is that as you are the expert on you, I am here to listen while you tell me about what is going on for you. Every therapeutic situation is different, and at the heart of it is the person who wants to be helped. Each of us is unique, so I work with the client, as well as the issue. I will reflect back to you what you have said, reframe it, clarify it. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. You will have a safe space with me to talk about whatever you bring to the session.
If you’re looking for help exploring your alternatives, we can do that too, but whatever choices you make will be your own. I’m not going to tell you what to do, but I’m here to listen to what you have to say. This may not be quite what you are after, but you have the autonomy and authority to make choices and decide what you think is best for you. You’ve already started that by choosing to seek therapy, and that takes courage.
Therapy is a bit like dating, you never know if you will click with a therapist, so if you decide after a number of sessions that I’m not for you, then that’s fine. You need to look after what is best for you. If you feel that I am a good match for you, I’ll be able to help you on your journey and do what I can do help you get through this point in your life.
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David Wheatley is a therapist based in Leeds, UK with four years of professional experience, offering sessions face to face, online and by telephone.
He completed a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2021 and a BSc in Therapeutic Counselling in 2024. Wheatley has practised since 2019, beginning as a placement student during his diploma and later working as a paid practitioner in private practice, with the NHS, and through BetterHelp, accumulating over 800 hours of client experience carried out under supervision, with a supervisor he meets every two weeks.
He works with people on stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss – especially where children are involved – and coping with life changes. His areas of experience also include self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, anger, career and depression, compassion fatigue and ADHD. As a gay, older, male therapist who identifies as non-religious and liberal, Wheatley applies a person-centred approach that treats each client as the expert on their own life.
In session he listens, reflects, reframes and clarifies what is brought to the room, aiming to offer a respectful, sensitive and compassionate space. He does not tell clients what to do but helps explore alternatives so individuals can make their own choices. He recognises that therapeutic fit matters – if after a number of sessions a client feels they do not connect, he supports their decision to find a different practitioner, and if the match is right he will work to help clients through the present stage of their lives.
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