- CBT informed
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Daniel
Daniel Lawrence is a counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. He works with people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and major life changes, and also supports those facing trauma, low self-esteem and addiction-related concerns.
He combines practical therapy work with a background in mental health research. That mix helps him notice how thought patterns, relationships and life events interact. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps forward.
Daniel uses a person-centred outlook alongside evidence-based tools from cognitive behavioural approaches and emotionally-focused methods. He draws on mindfulness and existential ideas when they fit the issue being addressed. The aim is to use methods that make sense to the person in front of him rather than follow a single rigid model.
People can expect a conversational style that checks understanding and sets goals together. He pays attention to how feelings show up in relationships and everyday routines, and works on practical ways to ease distress and improve coping. Work can include noticing unhelpful thinking, practising new responses, and exploring emotional patterns that repeat.
Daniel has experience in a range of settings, including community services, higher education wellbeing roles and NHS work alongside private practice. That variety informs a pragmatic approach that keeps day-to-day life in view when planning sessions.
How Daniel combines therapeutic methods for online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than a fixed plan. It means the counsellor listens closely and helps the client name what matters most, which is useful for anxiety and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviours and offers practical strategies to test and change them, often helping with worry and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to how emotions shape relationships and response patterns, which can help when intimacy or communication causes distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel will talk through what you want from sessions and try out methods together, adjusting the mix based on your goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps match techniques to everyday life and what feels workable for you.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions fit into a busy day more easily, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Online work can let the pair focus on practical exercises, paced breathing or thought-record tasks between meetings to build new habits without promising any particular result.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and life changes, as well as trauma, addiction and self-esteem issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a person-centred and conversational approach, working collaboratively to set practical goals and check understanding in each session.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience across private practice, NHS work and higher education wellbeing roles.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote appointments are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.