Deon Whittaker, NCPS
8 years in practice
Deon Whittaker is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom.
License and registration
- NCPS
- NCS24-00635 · expires February 2027
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Deon
Deon Whittaker is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and a range of identity and mood concerns. Deon aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space for anyone taking the first step towards help.
He adapts his approach to the person in front of him rather than using one fixed method.
Background and approach
Early sessions focus on understanding the problem and finding which techniques feel most helpful. That might include Jungian ideas about inner symbols, Attachment-Based ways of looking at relationships, or client-centred listening to follow what matters to the client. Deon has supported people dealing with bipolar disorder, self-esteem struggles, addiction and grief.
He also works with issues around sexual identity and kink, including BDSM and alternative sex culture, and with concerns such as abandonment, codependency and commitment problems. His practice covers practical life stresses like career change, parenting strain and coping with loss. In sessions he intends to be sensitive and direct, combining conversation with exercises that suit each person.
EMDR may be used for trauma-related memories when appropriate, and mindfulness ideas can help with grounding and focus. He explains what each method involves and checks how it feels as therapy progresses. Deon holds an NCPS credential, which is listed as provided.
Sessions are offered in English and he works with people in the UK and internationally. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to help pair clients and schedule sessions.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Deon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
Approaches Deon names
- Jungian Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How different approaches work online
Jungian Therapy focuses on imagery, dreams and personal symbols to help people better understand inner conflicts and meaning. Online sessions can work with dreams and imagery through conversation and reflective exercises to uncover patterns that affect relationships and self-worth.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and emotional responses. In remote sessions this approach helps people notice interaction styles and try new ways of connecting or setting boundaries in everyday life.
Client-Centred Therapy is grounded in attentive listening and letting the client lead the pace and topics of therapy. This approach helps people feel heard and gradually find their own solutions, whether dealing with grief, anxiety or identity questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options together and adjust methods to match goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques are made collaboratively, with regular check-ins about how things feel and whether a change is needed.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit around work. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, ongoing reflections between sessions or when writing things out helps clarification. These options aim to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, mood conditions such as bipolar and depression, and identity issues including LGBT and gender dysphoria.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a flexible, person-focused style that blends Jungian thinking, attachment work and client-centred listening. He tailors methods to what the individual finds helpful.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of professional experience and has worked with a range of concerns including addiction, bereavement, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS among his credentials as provided in his profile.
Can people who live outside the UK use his services?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
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