Chantelle Wheeler, RCC
About Me
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Choosing a counsellor is a deeply personal decision, and finding the right fit matters. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you navigate the complexities of your relationships and emotional experiences.
My path into counselling has been shaped by a strong interest in how people connect, with themselves and with others. Over time, I began to notice how often individuals were struggling not just with internal distress, but with patterns in relationships that left them feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck. This led me to focus my work on supporting both individuals and couples in building healthier, more meaningful connections.
I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, recognizing that our past experiences often shape how we communicate, respond, and relate in the present.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Gottman-informed couples therapy. This allows me to tailor sessions to each individual or couple, depending on their unique needs and goals.
While these approaches provide structure, I believe that meaningful change happens within the therapeutic relationship itself. I work collaboratively with clients to explore patterns, increase self-awareness, and develop practical tools that can be used both inside and outside of sessions.
In couples and relationship counselling, my focus is on helping partners move out of cycles of conflict or disconnection and toward greater understanding and emotional safety. Together, we work on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and learning how to express needs in ways that foster closeness rather than distance.
I also work with individuals who want to better understand their relationship patterns, whether in romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships. Therapy can be a space to explore attachment styles, emotional responses, and the ways past experiences continue to influence present connections.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that change is possible. Whether you are coming to counselling as an individual or as a couple, my goal is to support you in building stronger relationships, greater self-awareness, and a deeper sense of stability and connection.
About my Practice
My work as a counsellor is grounded in a deep interest in how people relate, to themselves and to the people in their lives. I am particularly drawn to the complexities of relationships, and the ways connection, communication, and past experiences shape how we show up with one another.​
In my practice, I focus largely on couples and relationship dynamics. I often work with partners who feel stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection, or misunderstanding, as well as individuals who are trying to make sense of their patterns within relationships. These experiences can feel frustrating and at times overwhelming, but they also hold important opportunities for growth and change.
I approach counselling as a collaborative process. My role is not to take sides or assign blame, but to help create a space where each person feels heard, understood, and supported. Together, we begin to explore what is happening beneath the surface—looking at patterns, emotional responses, and the ways each person is trying to meet their needs, even when it may not be coming across that way.
I am especially passionate about helping people improve how they communicate and connect. This often includes slowing conversations down, identifying underlying emotions, and learning new ways of expressing needs and listening with intention. Over time, this work can help shift relationships from patterns of reactivity and distance toward greater understanding, trust, and emotional safety.
My approach is integrative and grounded in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Gottman-informed couples therapy. These frameworks offer structure and guidance, while still allowing the work to remain flexible and tailored to each individual or couple.
At the core of my practice is the belief that relationships can change, and that with the right support, people can develop more meaningful, connected, and resilient ways of relating, both to others and to themselves.
Areas of Specialization
Couples Counselling & Relationship Therapy At Tyne Buchy Counselling Collective, I support couples and partners who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, emotional disconnection, or ongoing miscommunication. Through couples and relationship therapy, we work together to better understand the underlying dynamics of your relationship, improve communication, rebuild trust, and create a stronger sense of emotional safety and connection. The focus is not on blame, but on helping both partners feel heard, understood, and equipped with more effective ways of relating. My approach to couples counselling is grounded in Gottman-informed therapy, integrated with evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). These approaches help couples identify and shift unhelpful relationship patterns, regulate emotional reactivity, and develop practical skills like active listening, expressing needs clearly, and responding with empathy. Couples therapy sessions are collaborative, structured, and paced to support both partners equally, with the goal of creating meaningful, lasting change in your relationship.
Relationship Dynamics (Individual Counselling) At Tyne Buchy Counselling Collective, individual relationship therapy offers a space to explore your patterns in relationships—even when your partner or others are not present. I support individuals navigating challenges in romantic relationships, family dynamics, and friendships who want to better understand themselves and how they show up in connection with others. This work focuses on exploring attachment styles, emotional responses, boundaries, and the ways past experiences continue to shape present-day relationships. Together, we build greater self-awareness while identifying patterns that may be keeping you stuck or disconnected. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Through this, we work to identify core beliefs, understand emotional triggers, and develop practical skills for communication, boundary-setting, and more intentional relationship choices. Individual relationship counselling is collaborative and goal-oriented, helping you feel more grounded, confident, and empowered in how you navigate and build healthy relationships.
Family Relationship Dynamics At Tyne Buchy Counselling Collective, family therapy provides support for navigating complex family relationships and long-standing patterns that can be difficult to change. I work with individuals and families to better understand communication styles, family roles, and unresolved tensions that may be impacting connection and overall family functioning. Family counselling focuses on improving communication, strengthening relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and creating more clarity and intention in how family members relate to one another. Whether you’re experiencing conflict, disconnection, or ongoing stress within the family system, this work helps foster greater understanding and more effective ways of interacting. My approach to family therapy integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, work toward practical and achievable changes, and build skills for emotional regulation within family dynamics. When working with families, I aim to create a safe, structured space where each person feels heard and respected, while also developing shared understanding and stronger, more supportive relationships.
Communication and Conflict Patterns At Tyne Buchy Counselling Collective, communication and conflict resolution therapy supports individuals and couples who feel stuck in repeated arguments, unresolved conversations, or ongoing cycles of disconnection. Many people find themselves having the same conflicts without meaningful change—this work focuses on slowing those patterns down and understanding what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we explore how communication is occurring, what is being said, what is being felt, and what may be getting missed. Clients learn practical tools to communicate more clearly, listen with intention, and move out of reactive patterns that contribute to conflict and misunderstanding. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), helping clients build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. Gottman-informed techniques are also used to identify and shift common relationship patterns that lead to recurring conflict. Communication and conflict resolution counselling is collaborative and skills-based, with the goal of creating more productive, respectful conversations that foster understanding, connection, and lasting change.
Anxiety and Emotional Regulation in Relationships At Tyne Buchy Counselling Collective, therapy for anxiety and emotional regulation supports individuals who experience overwhelm, heightened emotional reactivity, or difficulty managing responses in relationships. These challenges can significantly impact communication and connection, often leading to misunderstandings or unintentional distance. In this work, we focus on understanding the underlying patterns contributing to anxiety and emotional responses, while creating more space for thoughtful, intentional communication rather than reactive cycles. By building awareness of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact, clients can begin to respond more effectively in challenging situations. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Together, we identify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, while developing practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and managing overwhelm. Anxiety and emotional regulation therapy is collaborative and skills-focused, helping clients feel more grounded, in control, and confident in their ability to navigate relationships with greater clarity, connection, and intention.
Anger Management & Emotional Regulation Therapy At Tyne Buchy Counselling Collective, anger management and emotional regulation therapy supports individuals and couples who struggle with anger, emotional reactivity, or difficulty managing intense emotions within relationships. These challenges can show up as escalating conflict, shutting down, or feeling overwhelmed in the moment—often impacting communication, trust, and overall relationship connection. This work focuses on understanding the underlying thoughts, emotional triggers, and behavioural patterns that contribute to reactive cycles. By increasing awareness and building practical skills, clients can begin to respond more calmly and intentionally, rather than reacting in ways that create further conflict or disconnection. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Together, we develop tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and managing anger in healthier, more constructive ways. Anger management therapy is collaborative and skills-focused, helping clients feel more in control of their emotional responses while improving communication, strengthening relationships, and fostering more stable, connected interactions.
Services
At Tyne Buchy Counselling Collective, Chantelle provides counselling services for individuals, couples, and families seeking support with relationship challenges, communication difficulties, conflict, anger management, and emotional regulation. Her approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
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Chantelle’s work is grounded in helping clients better understand their patterns, develop practical skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in how they relate to themselves and others. Whether you’re navigating relationship conflict, feeling stuck in recurring patterns, or looking to improve communication and emotional awareness, her approach is collaborative, structured, and tailored to your unique goals.
Experience
Chantelle Wheeler completed her undergraduate studies in Criminology with a minor in Sociology, graduating in 2015. Her academic background provided an early foundation for understanding human behaviour, social systems, and the ways life experiences and environments can shape emotional wellbeing and relationship dynamics. Since this time, she has worked continuously in the helping field, gaining extensive experience supporting individuals across a range of community-based and relational contexts.
She later completed her graduate studies in Counselling Psychology, where she developed advanced clinical training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and deepened her focus on relational work, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. Her academic and professional background continues to inform her understanding of how attachment patterns, communication styles, and past experiences influence the way people relate to themselves and others.
Chantelle is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and has completed training in a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and Gottman-informed couples therapy. This integrative approach allows her to tailor therapy to the unique needs of individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges.
Her clinical work has primarily focused on supporting individuals and couples experiencing difficulties such as communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, anxiety within relationships, trust concerns, and long-standing relational patterns that feel difficult to change. She is especially passionate about helping clients better understand the emotional dynamics within their relationships and develop more secure and connected ways of relating.
Chantelle brings over a decade of experience in the helping field, which has strengthened her ability to meet clients with empathy, curiosity, and respect for their lived experiences. This background informs a grounded and relational approach to therapy, with a strong emphasis on creating a safe and collaborative space for meaningful change.
She is committed to ongoing professional development and continued learning, regularly engaging in training, consultation, and reflective practice to deepen her clinical work and integrate new, evidence-based approaches into her practice.