Daniel Childs

Daniel Childs, NCPS, is a UK-based counsellor with 12 years of professional experience. He focuses on creating a welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere so people feel at ease when they first reach out. Dan aims to make first contacts straightforward and supportive, recognising that taking the first step can feel hard.

He helps people with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, bereavement, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, and issues linked to sexual identity and intimacy. He also works with mood disorders, addiction, ADHD, and practical life challenges such as career stress and caregiving strain. Narcissism is listed among his areas of focus and may be discussed in sessions when relevant.

Daniel uses several therapeutic approaches to match different needs. These include Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He prefers to adapt methods to each person rather than following a single formula.

Daniel describes himself as friendly and down to earth, putting rapport first so people can speak openly. He also offers clinical supervision to other psychotherapists, reflecting his broader involvement in the profession.

If someone is unsure about starting, he encourages them to acknowledge the step they have already taken and to reach out when ready. Prospective clients are invited to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How Daniel’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation. This approach helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem and work through emotional pain by prioritising the person’s perspective.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress and some eating or sleeping issues.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns that developed over time and how past experiences influence present responses. It can be useful for recurring relationship problems, attachment concerns and long-standing emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can change as things move forward.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. It can also make it simpler to have short check-ins or follow-ups when needed. The biography did not specify which session formats are used, so confirm the available online options before booking to ensure they fit with your schedule.