
David Wheatley
Person-centred counselling in Leeds
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Person-centred counselling in Leeds
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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.