Deon Whittaker, NCPS

Deon Whittaker meets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or big life changes. He helps those coping with mood difficulties, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues connected to being LGBT. Deon introduces a calm, respectful presence so people can begin to talk about what matters most to them.

Deon has eight years of professional experience and is registered with NCPS. He uses a flexible mix of approaches so sessions match each person's needs. Early meetings focus on finding what feels manageable and practical.

People often bring trauma, grief, addiction or parenting strain to sessions. Deon also supports those dealing with anger, low self-esteem, burnout and compassion fatigue. He is experienced working with neurodivergence and mood conditions such as bipolar and depression.

Therapy combines listening and active guidance. Sometimes that means looking at relationship patterns and attachment. Other times the work uses eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing and Jungian ideas to process painful memories and meanings. Sessions are shaped around what each person finds most useful.

Deon offers straightforward talk, practical coping strategies and gentle challenge when needed. He encourages clear goals and small steps so progress feels real. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule their first session.

Approaches for online therapy and how they help

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of closeness affect current relationships and self-esteem, helping people change unhelpful patterns and feel more connected. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, offering empathic listening and support so people can find their own solutions. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, is used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact while working at a pace that feels manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options in early sessions and decide with the client which methods fit their goals, needs and comfort level. This collaborative approach lets people try different ways of working without pressure.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging for brief check-ins or more reflective exchanges. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family or other commitments and to choose the style that helps someone engage best.