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Daniel Scott

Daniel Scott, NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for life transitions

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  • Empathic counsellor
  • Practical goal work
  • Focus on relationships

About Daniel

Daniel Scott is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing major life shifts and midlife questions. He works with individuals who are feeling stressed, anxious, or unsure about relationships, parenting, career direction and self worth. Daniel uses a calm, non-judgemental style to make it easier to talk about difficult topics.

He brings five years of experience and holds NCPS as a credential. Daniel aims to meet each person where they are and to tailor conversations to their needs. He emphasises empathy and compassion, and he encourages small practical steps alongside reflective work.

Daniel combines several therapeutic approaches to suit different problems. He uses Client-Centred methods to focus on what matters most to the client. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and actions that keep problems going. He also brings psychodynamic and existential ideas when deeper patterns or life meaning are in question.

Sessions include talk, gentle challenge, and goal setting when helpful. Daniel regularly helps with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy and attachment concerns, and struggles with motivation or substance use. He also offers support around body image, eating concerns and chronic illness when these affect daily life.

People contacting Daniel will be asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then to schedule sessions according to his availability. He practices in the United Kingdom and works in English.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Daniel’s approaches fit with online therapy

Daniel regularly uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential ideas in his work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make their own choices; it helps when someone needs a compassionate space to untangle feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Existential ideas help when questions about life meaning, midlife change or identity are central to the concern.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. He will work collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person’s goals and preferences. That collaboration includes checking in about what feels most useful and adjusting the plan over time.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue conversations between appointments and to keep momentum while juggling work and family commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Daniel help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, midlife and coping with life changes. Other areas include intimacy, parenting, grief, trauma, eating concerns and career issues.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

Daniel uses an empathic, non-judgemental approach and adapts sessions to each person. He combines listening with practical steps and gentle challenge when useful.

What is his background and experience?

He has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life stages. His work blends humanistic and psychodynamic influences with cognitive approaches.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds NCPS as a credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

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

Which session formats does he use?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. The platform will list available ways to meet when you start the matching process.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. 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 schedule according to therapist availability.

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