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Daniel Childs, NCPS

A down-to-earth counsellor with practical focus

12 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Daniel

Daniel Childs, NCPS, has worked in the UK for 12 years as a counsellor and psychotherapist. He focuses on common problems such as stress and anxiety, grief, relationship and family tensions, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of other concerns. Daniel aims to make first contact straightforward and welcoming for people who are uncertain about therapy.

He keeps the early sessions informal and easy to follow. People can expect to talk about what brought them in, and to set simple, achievable goals together.

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Background and approach

Daniel uses a blend of approaches to match each person’s needs rather than one fixed method. Over his career he has supported people with mood issues like depression and bipolar, with addictions, with intimacy and sexual culture questions, and with neurodiversity concerns such as autism and ADHD. He also helps with parenting strain, career decisions, chronic health stress, and caregiving pressure.

These areas often overlap, and he works with whatever comes up in sessions. Clinical approaches Daniel draws on include client-centred work, cognitive behavioural tools, psychodynamic thinking, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused methods. He aims to explain techniques plainly and to practise them in ways that fit everyday life.

Sessions typically involve practical steps people can try between meetings. Daniel works in English and accepts international clients. He encourages people to take the next step when they feel ready and offers a friendly, down-to-earth space to begin.

Approaches and how they work online

Client-centred work focuses on listening without judgement and helping people feel heard. It is useful for building trust and for people who want a calm space to talk through worries and life decisions.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers clear exercises and small experiments that people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, improve sleep or change unhelpful habits.

Trauma-focused work helps people process distressing events in ways that reduce their grip on daily life. It combines careful pacing with practical strategies to manage strong emotions and intrusive memories.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. It is common to combine styles so the work matches real-life needs.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break, live chat suits short check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy around busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Daniel supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar mood concerns, plus grief, trauma and abuse. He also works with relationship and family tensions, addictions, LGBT matters, intimacy issues and a broad range of other life stresses.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
He uses a blend of client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural work and solution-focused methods. Sessions tend to be straightforward, conversational and aimed at small, useful changes.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Daniel has 12 years of professional experience working in the UK with a variety of presenting issues. He also has experience supervising other psychotherapists.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can people meet in languages other than English or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and Daniel accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription plan that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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