Counsellor profile
Sandra Wheeler, NCPS
NCPS counsellor - relationships and parenting
Continue with SandraAbout
- Addictions
- Anxiety
- Grief
About Sandra
Sandra Wheeler is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 17 years of experience. She works with adults facing addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression. Sandra also supports people dealing with parenting concerns, grief and life changes.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is causing them stress. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways of coping. Notes and reflections are offered so people can try new things between meetings.
Sandra has spent much of her career helping with trauma, intimacy-related concerns and the fallout from abusive experiences. More recently she has supported people through anxiety and depression. She is also experienced with issues around attachment, communication problems and the stresses placed on caregivers.
People who come to her often want to reduce anger, manage addiction triggers or work through the emotional side of divorce and separation. She also helps with body image, self-esteem and the difficult conversations that come with parenting or midlife change.
Sessions aim to be clear and practical. Sandra explains options and works with clients to set achievable goals. To begin, she asks about current difficulties and what a better week would look like.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Many of Sandra's core methods come from widely used, evidence-based approaches that focus on present difficulties and practical coping. One approach concentrates on helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more manageable ways of thinking, which can ease anxiety and low mood. Another approach helps process reactions to trauma and abuse by working on how memories and feelings are managed in day-to-day life; this is useful for people dealing with past harm or post-traumatic stress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Sandra will work with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the direction of sessions if something is not helping.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to use audio-only if that helps someone focus. The exact session formats for Sandra are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to make regular contact more manageable while supporting progress between sessions.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to family life?
She helps people with parenting stress, family conflict and communication problems. Relationship strain and intimacy issues are also part of her caseload.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical with an emphasis on clear steps and coping strategies. She uses conversation and reflection to help people try new approaches between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as trauma, addictions, anxiety and depression.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border arrangements before booking.
Which session formats are available with her?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before arranging a meeting.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.