Deon Whittaker, NCPS

Deon draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationships shape current bonds and patterns. This approach helps when trust, closeness or repeated conflicts feel stuck. He also uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the person’s pace so they can find their own answers. For people affected by traumatic memories, Deon may use eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, a method aimed at reducing the intensity of distressing memories and their emotional charge.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Deon will discuss which methods might suit the issues, goals and personal preferences you bring. He adapts techniques over time and checks in about what is and isn’t helping so you shape the work together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation and allow visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need brief, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel commitments without losing continuity of care.