- Relational approach
- Practical focus
- BACP member
About Wouter
Dr Wouter Dreyer helps people who are struggling to make sense of difficult feelings and life events. He offers a calm, steady presence so clients can talk through worries about anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief or life changes. Conversations are straightforward and centred on what matters most to the individual.
He works in a relational and collaborative way. Sessions focus on understanding how early experiences and family patterns shape current thoughts and feelings. This can help people notice repeating patterns, reduce self-blame and try different ways of relating to others.
Some people come for shorter term support to manage stress or recover from a setback. Others choose longer-term work to explore deeper issues and personal growth. In either case the emphasis is on listening, gentle reflection and practical next steps that fit everyday life.
Wouter trained at the University of Nottingham and holds a postdoctoral master’s degree in Counselling with distinction. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has twelve years of professional experience across military, industry and academic settings.
He draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas when these suit the person. Sessions aim to help people feel understood, make clearer choices and develop more helpful ways of coping.
How these therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood; the counsellor reflects the person's experience and helps them find their own solutions. This approach can be useful for people dealing with low self-esteem, grief or relationship confusion.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It offers practical strategies and small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood and tackle specific patterns like compulsions or unhelpful thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and the person collaborate to decide whether a more reflective client-centred route, structured CBT techniques, or a mix of approaches fits best. Choices are guided by the person's needs, goals and preferences rather than a fixed method.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow follow-up between meetings. It also makes it possible to have shorter check-ins when that helps maintain momentum. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and discussions so the work remains practical and focused even when not in person.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions and many other life challenges listed in his profile.
What is the overall therapeutic style?
The approach is relational and collaborative, using client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas as appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has twelve years of professional experience working in military, industry and academic contexts.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a postdoctoral master’s degree in Counselling from the University of Nottingham and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
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 this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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