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Derek Wheeler, NCPS

Derek Wheeler is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Derek

Derek Wheeler is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. He holds the NCPS credential and focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and grief. Derek aims to make it easier to begin change by offering calm, steady support.

He creates an open space where people can speak about difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Sessions are grounded in listening and clear steps rather than jargon.

Background and approach

Derek encourages small, achievable actions so progress feels manageable. His background includes long-term work supporting people with relationship and attachment struggles, issues around abandonment and infidelity, and the emotional effects of caregiving. He also helps with concerns such as body image, hoarding, impulsivity, shame and guilt, and first responder issues.

Derek uses approaches like client-centred work to help people feel heard, cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and change unhelpful patterns, and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy and solution-focused work to build coping skills and practical solutions. He explains tools plainly and adapts them to each person’s life. People who prefer a straightforward, compassionate style are likely to find his approach helpful.

Derek supports clients who want to reduce symptoms, sort out relationship patterns, or recover from past harm, helping them set realistic goals and notice steady improvements.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS19-08514	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Derek blends approaches for online therapy

Derek commonly uses client-centred work to prioritise the person's own experience and goals. This approach focuses on listening carefully, reflecting what is said, and helping people feel understood before moving to techniques that change unhelpful patterns.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers straightforward exercises and small behaviour changes that can reduce anxiety, manage cravings, or shift repetitive negative thinking.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Derek will discuss options with each person and decide together which techniques fit their needs and preferences. The choice is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who express themselves better in writing. These options help therapy fit into busy lives and varied schedules.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Derek help with?

Derek works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief. He also helps with related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiving stress, codependency and infidelity.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He adopts a calm, client-centred style that focuses on listening and practical steps. Sessions combine empathic listening with clear tools aimed at improving day-to-day coping.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.