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Phil Wheeliker

I am a former Royal Air Force Officer with active service experience, and am one of a rare band of therapists who can seamlessly blend the intellectual rigour of academic research with practical psychology, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to meet the needs of individuals and businesses.

With a 30-year history in the practical use of training and psychology to develop both individuals and businesses, I am a life-long learner, hopefully a true master of my profession, arguably among the best academically qualified therapists in Yorkshire, holding a Master of Arts degree in Psychotherapy, other Master's Degrees in both Business Administration and Philosophy, Postgraduate Diplomas in Management and Psychology and numerous practitioner qualifications in various therapy techniques. 

I am a visiting lecturer in Stress Management at the Petroleum Training Centre of the National Petroleum Corporation in Kuwait.

In addition to my academic credentials, I am exceptionally well practically experienced and hold relevant qualifications in the following disciplines:

As a Psychotherapist

Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Master Practitioner in Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner (with Advanced Diploma). 

Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy Diploma, Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming (Distinction), Diploma in Counselling (Distinction). 

Mental Health Professional (Stress, Depression and Anxiety Coach). 

As a Hypnotherapist

Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice.

Diploma in Hypnotherapy (Distinction), Past Life Regression Hypnotherapy Diploma (Distinction), Certified GHR Hypnotherapy Supervisor, Accredited Hypnotherapy Trainer (General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and Trainer Accreditation Programme). 

As a Business Psychologist

Diploma in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychology (Merit), Diploma in Management Studies, Business Psychology Practitioner (Diploma in Applied Psychology, Diploma in Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Educational Psychology, Diploma in Leadership and Management, Diploma in Human Resource Management). 

As an Energy Healer

Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner, Usui Reiki Master and Teacher. 

As a Trainer and Coach

Learning and Development Practitioner. 

Diploma in Training Management, Diploma in Teaching Skills, Trainer Accreditation Programme Certified in Facilitation and Training Delivery SkillsCertified Life Coach, First Aid for Mental Health Instructor. 

Whilst a generalist in my initial training, I have since qualifying, become a recognised specialist in weight control/virtual gastric banding and stress and anxiety management. 

I am also an Accredited Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy Trainer (with the North of England Therapy Training Group delivering the Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Hypnosis, promotional video here: https://youtu.be/EE9Fx4o9lqk) and a Certified Hypnotherapy Supervisor authorised to guide newly qualified hypnotherapists through their first couple of years of operation.

I am co-founder and manager for the "North of England Therapy Support Group" (Promotional Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpwoHMHogLo) which meets monthly and is aimed at providing education, support and guidance to the professional community of therapists in the North of the UK.