Daniel Whitelaw

BACP 5 years practising Sees people online

Compassionate counsellor for practical emotional support

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About Daniel

Daniel Whitelaw is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

Daniel adapts sessions to what each person needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. He works with clients to shape conversations and goals so therapy fits their situation.

Background and approach

That might mean pacing work differently, focusing on practical coping skills, or taking time to process painful experiences. His practice also addresses related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, men’s issues, social anxiety and phobia, and the emotional effects of chronic pain, illness and disability.

Daniel says these areas often overlap, so he looks at the whole picture when planning sessions. People who come for help can expect a calm, respectful approach that aims to make talking easier. He supports people through difficult decisions like divorce and separation, and through recovery from post-traumatic stress.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Daniel’s stated aim is to support that step without judgement. He works collaboratively to build a plan that feels manageable and relevant to each person’s life.

At a glance

Years practising
5
Registered with
BACP
Registration number
394045
Languages
English
How sessions happen
Online, by video, phone or messages

Details are as listed on Daniel's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.

How Daniel works online

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach is to focus on coping skills and behavioural strategies that help reduce anxiety and manage stress day to day; this involves learning small, repeatable actions to change unhelpful patterns. Another approach aims to look at past experiences that affect current relationships and self-worth by talking through patterns and testing new ways of relating and thinking. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and how they prefer to work, then agree a plan that can be adjusted as progress is made. This helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable. If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to keep continuity of care if life circumstances change. A conversation about practical arrangements will help pick the best way to meet that fits everyday life.

Questions and answers

What concerns does this counsellor address?

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

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He adapts sessions to each person, focusing on straightforward conversation and practical steps that match individual needs and goals.

What is his professional background?

He has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credential does he hold and where does he practise?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with him?

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

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