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Daniela Schirmer, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Portuguese
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issues

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Daniela Schirmer helps people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy struggles, parenting worries, stress, anxiety and addiction. She also supports those dealing with eating and sleeping issues, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression, and major life changes. Daniela works in English and Portuguese and practises from the United Kingdom.

Daniela uses a flexible, person-focused style. She aims to create a warm, respectful space where people feel heard.

Background and approach

Sessions centre on what matters to the individual and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Her background includes six years of clinical work in independent practice and online settings. Daniela is BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

That experience guides how she blends different methods to fit each person. In sessions she pays attention to patterns in relationships and to how past events shape current feelings. This relational view means she notices interactions as well as internal experience.

People can expect a mixture of gentle challenge and practical tools. Daniela draws from several therapeutic models to suit different needs. She offers straightforward ways to manage anxiety, cope with loss, repair trust, and make sense of difficult emotions.

The goal is steady progress and tangible change that feels realistic for everyday life.

How Daniela's approaches work online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and feelings. Online sessions use this approach to help people understand patterns of closeness and distance and to practise new ways of relating that reduce anxiety and mistrust.

Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's pace, helping people name their feelings and decide on next steps that feel right for them.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT with Daniela offers clear exercises and short practical experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful habits.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Daniela will discuss what feels most useful based on goals, history and preferences, and may blend methods as needs change. The aim is to find a way of working that feels manageable and relevant to day-to-day life.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls are good for conversational work and non-verbal cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or when written reflection feels comfortable. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, while still working with registered or accredited professionals.

What kinds of problems does Daniela help with?

She supports people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, addictions and mood disorders like bipolar and depression.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is person-centred and relational, offering a warm, respectful space. Sessions mix listening with practical steps and attention to interaction patterns.

What experience does the counsellor have?

Daniela has six years of experience working in independent practice and online settings. That background shapes how she adapts methods to each person.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I attend sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with Daniela?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Portuguese

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Daniela Schirmer, BACP

Background and approach

How Daniela's approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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