Daniel Whitelaw

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse

About Daniel

Daniel Whitelaw works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience.

Daniel structures sessions around clear, practical conversation. He listens to what matters most and helps people identify small, manageable steps. He adapts the pace according to how the person feels in the moment and focuses on real-life problems rather than abstract theory.

His background covers a range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, chronic pain, illness and disability, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia. He draws on standard, evidence-based approaches to address these areas and to reduce overwhelming feelings.

In sessions he works collaboratively to set goals and to review progress. People can expect practical techniques alongside time to talk through painful experiences. The emphasis is on making changes that are relevant day to day, such as improving relationships or coping with stress.

Daniel practises in the United Kingdom and offers counselling in English. He asks new clients to use the site matching process to arrange an initial session and to agree how therapy will proceed.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online counselling

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves structured, problem-focused work to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by building new habits and coping strategies. Another approach centres on understanding attachment and relationship patterns, which helps people notice how past experiences affect current relationships and responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods that suit the person's needs and review what works. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as sessions progress.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering flexible scheduling that can work around work or family commitments. It can also help when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a lower-bandwidth option for a session.

Topics Daniel lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Divorce and separation
• Guilt and shame
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Post-traumatic stress
• Social anxiety and phobia

Questions about Daniel

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and social anxiety are listed areas he helps people with.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person's needs.

How long has he been practising?

He has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered with a professional body?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.