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Daniel Whitelaw, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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Daniel Whitelaw is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Daniel aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

He uses an evidence-based approach and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the client, whether that is managing panic, rebuilding confidence, or coping with a painful life change.

Background and approach

Practical steps and clear goals are part of the work together. Daniel also pays attention to related issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, chronic illness and pain, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, men’s issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. He offers straightforward support for these concerns and helps people find clearer ways forward.

People can expect a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate tone in sessions. Daniel will tailor the dialogue and treatment plan to fit each person’s situation and preferences. He aims to help clients build skills they can use outside of therapy.

Sessions are offered online in English and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, the reader completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together

Daniel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage difficult feelings and make practical changes. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and changing unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and social fears by teaching techniques you can use day to day. Another approach emphasises processing past hurt and trauma by working at a manageable pace to reduce intrusive memories and strong emotional reactions, which can help with trauma, abuse, and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is exploratory and guided by what the client finds useful and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in, and messaging or live chat can fit around busy days or provide ongoing written reflection. These options help people access therapy from different places and at different times while keeping the focus on practical progress.

What concerns does Daniel commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like attachment problems and post-traumatic stress.

What style of therapy can I expect?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the style to each person, combining practical strategies with conversation to meet individual goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with emotional and relational difficulties.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Daniel Whitelaw, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety