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Daniel Dickson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Daniel Dickson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety and depression, and supports those navigating LGBT issues, self-esteem and motivation. He believes clients know their own story and brings a respectful, strengths-based attitude to sessions.

Daniel encourages small practical steps and clear goals. He focuses on building confidence and practical coping skills rather than labelling someone by a diagnosis.

Background and approach

The aim is to help people manage difficult feelings and get back to everyday functioning. In sessions Daniel listens closely and helps clients name what matters most to them. He will work at a steady pace chosen by the client and offers straightforward feedback.

Therapy can include talking through past hurts, making sense of recurring patterns, and testing new ways of responding. He also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addiction and relationship concerns. Other areas he commonly addresses are anger, intimacy-related issues, eating difficulties, career choices and compassion fatigue.

Daniel treats ADHD-related difficulties as part of his broader work with concentration and motivation. Daniel offers a warm, non-judgemental style. He aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting and to help people find realistic ways to move forward.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s pace and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try new ways of reacting to anxiety and low mood to reduce their impact on daily life. Another approach works on building skills and routines to improve motivation, attention and self-esteem, which can help with ADHD-related struggles and career or study challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as therapy continues, adjusting the plan when needed.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is hard. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier around a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or when someone prefers to write rather than speak. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments while keeping a steady therapeutic process.
What kinds of problems can Daniel help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression and addresses issues such as self-esteem, motivation and LGBT-related concerns. He also helps with trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
What is his therapy style and approach?
Daniel takes a practical, strengths-based approach and helps people set clear, achievable steps. He listens closely and offers straightforward guidance while working at the clients chosen pace.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience supporting people with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK.
What formats are sessions offered in?
He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is payment handled and what do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are paid through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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