Deon Whittaker, NCPS

Deon Whittaker is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble and LGBT concerns. He works with those coping with trauma, grief, addiction and major life changes. Deon brings eight years of professional experience and the NCPS credential to his practice, and he aims to treat people with respect and compassion.

Deon uses a flexible approach rather than one fixed method. In the first session he will talk about what you want to change and try different ways of working to see what fits. Sessions focus on practical conversation, making sense of what’s happening now, and trying small steps that can help between meetings.

His background includes work with mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder, and with people managing anger, low self-esteem and ADHD. He also supports those with intimacy-related concerns, parental stresses and problems tied to family relationships. Deon pays attention to patterns that come from early attachment and to ways those patterns affect present life.

Approaches Deon draws on include attachment-based work, client-centred conversation, existential reflection, Jungian ideas and EMDR for trauma. He avoids a one-size-fits-all plan and adapts methods to each person’s needs and pace. The focus is on helping people feel clearer and more able to cope.

To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability and the subscription terms.

How Deon’s approaches fit with online therapy

Attachment-based work pays attention to the ways early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when recurring problems with trust, closeness or abandonment keep coming up in adult life. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead; it is useful for people who want a supportive space to make sense of feelings and choices. EMDR, when used, involves guided attention to difficult memories and is often offered for trauma and abuse to reduce their immediate emotional charge.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapy. Deon will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will adapt methods as the work develops. That collaborative exploration helps match approaches to your situation rather than imposing one method from the start.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them focus. Registered or accredited professionals can support deep work by using conversational methods, attachment-focused reflection or EMDR techniques adapted for remote delivery.