Daniel Lawrence, BACP
Compassionate, practical counselling and therapy
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- Person-centred approach
- CBT and EFT methods
- Eight years experience
About Daniel
Daniel Lawrence is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has eight years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. Daniel also supports clients facing addiction, trauma, issues around intimacy, and life transitions such as career change or parenting challenges.
He keeps sessions grounded and straightforward. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps might help. Daniel aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can talk openly and feel heard.
Daniel uses a person-centred approach as the basis of his work. He combines that with cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally focused methods when they suit the person in front of him. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.
His background includes clinical work in the NHS, community services and roles in mental health research and higher education wellbeing. That mix informs a practical yet reflective style of counselling.
People meet Daniel to address everyday problems and deeper struggles alike. He works with issues such as low self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, coping with long-term illness, ADHD, bereavement and separation. The aim is to help clients make clearer choices and feel more able to manage change.
Starting therapy is treated as a step-by-step process. Daniel emphasises collaboration, listening, and helping each person find approaches that fit their life and goals.
He keeps sessions grounded and straightforward. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps might help. Daniel aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can talk openly and feel heard.
Daniel uses a person-centred approach as the basis of his work. He combines that with cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally focused methods when they suit the person in front of him. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.
His background includes clinical work in the NHS, community services and roles in mental health research and higher education wellbeing. That mix informs a practical yet reflective style of counselling.
People meet Daniel to address everyday problems and deeper struggles alike. He works with issues such as low self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, coping with long-term illness, ADHD, bereavement and separation. The aim is to help clients make clearer choices and feel more able to manage change.
Starting therapy is treated as a step-by-step process. Daniel emphasises collaboration, listening, and helping each person find approaches that fit their life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
How Daniel’s approaches translate to online counselling
Daniel combines a person-centred stance with cognitive behavioural and emotionally focused methods. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and working around each person’s priorities, helping someone feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and provides practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotional experience and connection, useful when relationship patterns or intimacy issues are central.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel treats this as a collaborative process and will help identify which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences as therapy unfolds. He adjusts techniques to fit what the client wants to focus on and how they respond.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand or let someone avoid being on camera if that feels difficult. Many registered or accredited professionals use a mix of approaches online, and Daniel will consider practical needs alongside clinical ones when arranging sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Daniel help with?
He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma and life changes including career shifts and parenting challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is person-centred and direct, aiming for warm, respectful conversations that focus on practical steps and clearer understanding.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in the NHS, community settings and roles in mental health research and higher education wellbeing.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.