Counsellor profile
Daniel Dickson, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and anxiety
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 398778
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Practical coping skills
About Daniel
Daniel Dickson is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. He works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Daniel also helps people facing LGBT concerns, relationship stress, anger and life changes.
He describes clients as the experts in their own stories and builds on the strengths they already have. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. Daniel aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try small changes that can ease day-to-day pressure.
In sessions he uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques. He helps people break down overwhelming problems into manageable parts. That can include looking at thought patterns, developing coping skills, and planning realistic next steps for work or relationships.
Daniel also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns. He works with difficulties around intimacy, eating, career questions and compassion fatigue. His approach is goal-oriented and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
People who prefer a direct, practical style often find his sessions useful. Daniel encourages honest discussion about what’s working and what isn’t. He asks about the client’s priorities and adjusts the focus as those priorities change.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a direct, practical way. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. That method helps people spot triggers for anger or anxiety and try different responses in everyday life. Another common approach centres on building coping skills and routines. This includes short exercises to manage stress, breathing or grounding practices, and step-by-step planning for difficult situations.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what helps and what does not, then agree next steps together. Over time they adjust methods to match changing goals and situations rather than sticking to a single technique.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or family commitments. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when a full session is not feasible. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss which approach and format fit your needs and daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and also addresses anger, relationship issues, grief and trauma.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, practical approach that focuses on strengths and small, manageable changes.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.