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Daniel Lawrence, BACP

Daniel Lawrence is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Daniel

Daniel Lawrence is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. He has eight years of professional experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, addiction, and issues around self-esteem and confidence. He takes a person-centred approach and aims to make sessions simple and direct.

He focuses on listening carefully, helping people name what is happening, and working together to find manageable steps forward.

Background and approach

The tone is warm and respectful, with an emphasis on practical coping and understanding feelings. Daniel blends approaches from cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally-focused work, existential thinking, and mindfulness. He adapts what happens in sessions to each person’s needs rather than following a fixed formula.

That can mean learning new ways to manage anxiety, practising present-moment awareness, or looking at unhelpful thinking patterns. His background includes roles in the NHS, community services, higher education wellbeing, and mental health research. That mix informs a straightforward, informed style that aims to make sense of problems without jargon.

Daniel uses plain language and explains therapeutic steps as they arise. People who come to him for help often want a calm space to talk things through and develop clearer ways of coping. He supports practical problem-solving as well as exploring the emotional causes behind difficulties, helping people move toward more stable day-to-day functioning.

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BACP	412086	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Daniel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Daniel names

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How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s own experience at the centre. Sessions focus on listening, empathy and supporting people to make their own choices, which can help with low mood, relationship stress and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety and depression, such as testing unhelpful thoughts and building new habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding emotional responses in relationships and can help with intimacy-related concerns and communication problems.

Working out which approach will help most is part of the therapy itself. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different ways of working to find the best fit. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs and progress become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional understanding.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, sleeping and eating difficulties, parenting strain, and many related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are person-centred and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. He aims for a warm, direct approach that helps clients make sense of feelings and try new ways of coping.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working across independent practice, the NHS, community settings and higher education wellbeing roles.

What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I see him if I live outside the UK or need another language?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.