Counsellor profile
Daniel Whitelaw, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- stress and anxiety
- relationship issues
- depression support
About Daniel
Counsellor Daniel Whitelaw is a BACP member with five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and depression.
Daniel focuses on clear, practical conversations. He aims to make sense of what's causing distress and to help clients find manageable ways to cope. Sessions tend to be straightforward and centred on the client's immediate concerns and goals.
His background includes supporting people with problems such as abandonment, attachment issues, chronic pain, illness and disability, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. He also works with men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He adapts the way he works to each person's situation, discussing what might help and trying different approaches where needed. This can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviours, processing difficult memories, or building practical skills for daily life.
Sessions are conversational and aim to be practical. He asks about current difficulties, what has been tried so far, and what a better situation would look like. The next steps are agreed together, so people leave with clear actions or topics to reflect on before the next meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Daniel employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking and behaviour change, and on processing distressing experiences. Cognitive approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and help with anxiety, low mood and social fears. Trauma-focused work supports people to process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact, which can help with post-traumatic stress and long-term distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor discusses options with the client, checks what feels useful, and adapts methods as therapy progresses. This is a collaborative process intended to match methods to the client's goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments and can cut travel time. They may also allow shorter check-ins or sessions when video is not convenient, which can help keep progress going between in-person meetings when those are used. Registered or accredited professionals tend to discuss practical arrangements at first contact so sessions work with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment and social anxiety.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear, practical conversations. The approach is adapted to what the client needs and wants to work on.
How long has he been practising?
He has five years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current format options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.