Dr. Wouter Dreyer, BACP

Dr. Wouter Dreyer helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low or stuck. He writes plainly and listens to what matters most to each person. He aims to help people understand how their past affects their present and find practical ways to feel steadier in day-to-day life.

He trained to a postdoctoral master's level in Counselling at the University of Nottingham and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He draws on 12 years of experience working across military, industry and academic settings. This background shapes a calm, measured way of working.

In sessions he focuses on building a strong relationship and on reflective conversations. He pays attention to how early experiences and family patterns influence current thoughts, feelings and relationships. That understanding is used alongside concrete strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Some people use therapy simply to feel less anxious or low. Others come for deeper change and personal growth. He supports both short-term problem solving and longer-term work to address enduring patterns and self-criticism.

Areas he commonly helps with include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting concerns, grief, anger, ADHD and life transitions. He also works with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, fatherhood concerns, end-of-life and men’s issues.

People who choose him can expect a collaborative, thoughtful process that blends listening with practical steps. He aims to help clients feel more agency, clearer about priorities and better able to handle life’s challenges.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Dreyer commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood, helping people explore their feelings and make sense of life events. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with each person to decide what feels most useful based on needs, goals and personal preferences. Sessions can blend reflective conversations with hands-on exercises tailored to what the client wants to achieve.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from wherever someone is that day. It can also make shorter, focused sessions possible when that suits a person’s schedule. Many registered or accredited professionals find that counselling and CBT techniques adapt well to remote work, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.