Daniel Lawrence, BACP

Daniel Lawrence is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and grief. He supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, eating or sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem concerns. Daniel also assists with career questions, bipolar management, ADHD, compassion fatigue and coping with major life changes.

He uses a person-centred approach that puts the client's experience first. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Daniel mixes practical techniques with reflective conversation so people can better understand what keeps them stuck and try different ways of coping.

Across eight years of practice he has worked in the NHS and community settings, and has been involved in mental health research and student wellbeing in higher education. That mix of clinical work and research informs how he thinks about problems and plans sessions.

His work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, existential ideas and mindfulness alongside client-centred principles. These methods are used flexibly rather than rigidly, and tailored to the issue being addressed.

In sessions Daniel aims to be warm, thoughtful and straightforward. He offers a respectful space where people can talk about what they are struggling with, test out new ways of responding, and practise tools that help day-to-day. Therapy focuses on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than labels.

To begin, people follow an online matching process and then schedule sessions in line with the counsellor's availability. Sessions are offered in English and provided through a variety of online formats.

How Daniel's approaches work online

Daniel blends client-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and introduces practical exercises to test and change them. Mindfulness work helps people notice thoughts and bodily reactions, which can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Daniel will discuss options and tailor methods to each person's goals and preferences. That means sessions might include reflective conversation some weeks and practical exercises in others, depending on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feel and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections and flexible timing across the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel.