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- 12 years experience
About Daniel
Daniel Childs is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. He holds NCPS as a listed credential and offers a calm, down-to-earth presence that aims to make people feel welcome from the first session. Daniel often works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, as well as trauma and bereavement.
He helps people talk through a wide range of problems, including addiction, grief, mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar, and issues around intimacy and LGBT matters. Daniel also supports those managing sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, career stresses, and difficulties with self-esteem and anger.
Daniel uses several therapeutic approaches in his counselling, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking, solution-focused techniques and trauma-focused methods. In practice this can mean listening closely to what matters to the person, gently challenging unhelpful patterns, and working on concrete steps to feel better between sessions.
He also has additional focus on topics such as attachment and adoption issues, neurodiversity including autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and complex relationship dynamics like codependency and commitment questions. Daniel mentions experience with alternative sexual cultures and kink-related matters as part of his wider practice.
People new to counselling can expect a straightforward, friendly welcome and an emphasis on making therapy useful and relevant to everyday life. He invites those taking the first step to reach out and arrange a meeting to discuss goals and next steps.
How therapy approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person and helping them feel heard; it is useful for building trust and looking at what matters most to someone. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and works on practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic events and uses careful, paced work to help people process distressing experiences and learn coping strategies.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Daniel will help clients decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses, and he aims to be collaborative about what feels most helpful.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to join from a quieter space. It also lets people keep continuity when they move or travel, while sessions remain focused on practical strategies, emotional understanding and goal setting that transfer to everyday routines.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Daniel works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and bereavement, addictions, mood disorders and concerns around intimacy and LGBT matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He aims for a welcoming, friendly and down-to-earth style, combining listening with practical steps and reflective discussion to help people move forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide variety of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
Daniel lists NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients as part of his practice.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.