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Daniel Lawrence

Daniel Lawrence

BACP · United Kingdom

Practical, person-centred counselling for life changes

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  • Person-centred
  • Cognitive approaches
  • Trauma aware

About Daniel

Daniel Lawrence is a counsellor with eight years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and major life changes. Daniel also works with concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD and issues linked to adoption and foster care.

Daniel combines a practical, down-to-earth style with a person-centred attitude. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual. He aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can talk, reflect and try new ways of coping.

His work draws on client-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused approaches. Daniel adapts methods to each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. He often brings simple exercises and straightforward tools into sessions to help manage difficult thoughts and feelings.

Before private practice, Daniel worked in the NHS, community services and in mental health research. That mix of clinical and research roles informs his practical approach to common problems. He places particular emphasis on building a steady working relationship and on helping people make manageable changes between sessions.

People who meet him describe a calm, thoughtful manner that makes it easier to talk about painful topics. If someone is considering therapy, Daniel will work at their pace and focus on clear steps to address the issues they bring.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Daniel often blends client-centred practice with cognitive behavioural work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience to build trust and clarity. It helps when someone needs space to talk and make sense of strong emotions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at practical links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers clear exercises to try between sessions. That approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and adjust methods as you go. This keeps the work collaborative and focused on what actually helps you day to day.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule appointments around work or caregiving. A collaborative conversation at the first meeting will clarify how the practical arrangements best suit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daniel commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and major life transitions. Additional areas include addiction, trauma, ADHD and issues connected to adoption and foster care.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He takes a person-centred, collaborative approach with practical, straightforward techniques. Sessions aim to be respectful and non-judgemental while focusing on everyday coping strategies.

What is his professional background?

Daniel has eight years of experience and has worked in the NHS, community services and mental health research. That variety shapes a practical, informed way of working.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK 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 that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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