- Client-Centred therapy
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Trauma-informed approach
About Daniel
Daniel Childs is a counsellor registered with NCPS with 12 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who bring stress, anxiety, bereavement and relationship or family concerns, and he also supports clients with trauma and abuse. Sessions are intended to be straightforward and approachable.
Daniel uses practical talking therapies to help people manage difficult feelings and make changes that matter to them. He draws on client-centred ways of working so people lead what they want to talk about, and he also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thinking patterns. Psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused tools are available where they suit a person's goals.
He has worked with a wide range of issues including addiction, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, sexual and intimacy-related concerns, and work or career stress. Daniel also works with ADHD, attachment and relationship struggles, and a variety of life transitions such as caring responsibilities and ageing-related worries.
People who identify as LGBT find he has experience with related matters, and he has also supported those affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care histories. He mentions working with complex presentations including chronic illness, body image problems and issues linked to alternative sexual cultures.
Daniel aims for an open and down-to-earth session style. He invites straightforward conversation about what someone needs and offers supervision to other practitioners as part of his professional work.
To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site process to select their online options, complete the short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How Daniel applies therapy online
Daniel combines client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings so conversations stay relevant and practical. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thinking patterns and behaviour, and can include short exercises and step-by-step changes that suit social anxiety and phobia-related goals.He also draws on trauma-informed and solution-focused ideas when those approaches fit the presenting issue. Figuring out which mix to use is part of the process; the therapist and client decide together which methods match the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation rather than a fixed plan from the start.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by avoiding travel, making it easier to join from another location, or allowing shorter check-ins when time is limited. For people who prefer different rhythms, Daniel tailors the way sessions are used to match everyday schedules and practical needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Daniel help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, bereavement, relationship and family concerns, plus trauma and abuse.
How would he work with social anxiety or phobias?
He uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques alongside client-centred discussion to address unhelpful thoughts and practised behaviours.
What is Daniel's background and experience?
He has 12 years of professional work experience based in the United Kingdom and works with a broad range of issues.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
Daniel is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.