Daniel Lawrence, BACP

Daniel Lawrence is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with over eight years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges. His background combines hands-on therapeutic work with mental health research, giving him a rounded perspective on the factors that shape how people think, feel and relate to others.

He works with individuals facing anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties and major life transitions. His approach is integrative and person-centred - sessions are tailored to each person and draw on evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt therapy and Focusing Techniques to suit the needs of the individual.

Daniel aims to create a collaborative, respectful and non-judgemental space in which people can be heard and supported. He believes therapy should be both compassionate and empowering, and clients often describe him as warm, thoughtful and easy to talk to. Alongside private practice, he has worked in the NHS, community settings and held roles in mental health research and wellbeing within higher education, which informs his ability to support clients from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and insight.

Starting therapy is a meaningful step and Daniel emphasises the importance of finding the right fit. If someone chooses to work with him, he offers a calm, grounded and supportive environment to explore what brought them to therapy at their own pace. More about his work and his blog can be found at www.lawrencetherapy.co.uk.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Daniel works from a person-centred perspective that places the client at the heart of the therapeutic process - the therapist offers empathy, active listening and collaboration to help individuals explore their concerns and make sense of difficult experiences. This approach is well suited to people seeking a supportive, non-directive space to reflect on relationships, identity and major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and to build practical coping strategies. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems where changing thinking and behaviour can reduce distress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on the experience of emotion in relationships, helping clients understand and shift patterns that cause disconnection or conflict. It can be particularly useful for those struggling with relationship difficulties, attachment concerns or intense emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Daniel works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. He will adapt techniques over time as the work progresses so the process feels personalised and effective.

Online therapy with Daniel is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals without the need for travel, and they allow clients to continue therapy around work, family or other commitments.