Daniel Childs, NCPS
Practical, down-to-earth counselling for life changes
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- Welcoming and friendly
- Practical approaches
- Works in English
About Daniel
Daniel Childs is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strain. Daniel also supports those navigating trauma, abuse and LGBT issues. He aims to make the first meeting welcoming and down to earth.
Daniel uses clear, practical ways to help people talk through what matters most to them. He often draws on client-centred listening to understand where someone is now. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to help spot unhelpful thoughts and try small changes. He also brings psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.
Many people choose Daniel to handle life changes such as career shifts, parenting pressures or midlife concerns. He works with issues like sleep and eating problems, addiction and anger in straightforward, step-by-step sessions. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image worries.
Daniel describes his style as friendly and down to earth. He aims to build a calm, open space where people can say what they need to. He will work with each person to agree goals and practical next steps.
If you want to start, the usual process is to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a session. He welcomes enquiries from people in the UK and international clients who use English.
Daniel uses clear, practical ways to help people talk through what matters most to them. He often draws on client-centred listening to understand where someone is now. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to help spot unhelpful thoughts and try small changes. He also brings psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.
Many people choose Daniel to handle life changes such as career shifts, parenting pressures or midlife concerns. He works with issues like sleep and eating problems, addiction and anger in straightforward, step-by-step sessions. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image worries.
Daniel describes his style as friendly and down to earth. He aims to build a calm, open space where people can say what they need to. He will work with each person to agree goals and practical next steps.
If you want to start, the usual process is to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a session. He welcomes enquiries from people in the UK and international clients who use English.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches and how online counselling can help
Daniel commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can talk openly about what matters to them. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and supports practical experiments to change them. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past events affect the present and offers ways to process difficult memories and reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and day-to-day needs, then suggest approaches to try. That plan can change as progress is made, with regular check-ins to see what is working.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow sessions during a lunch break or evening, and make follow-up check-ins simpler. Because the exact session formats are not specified here, please confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tools and exercises for online meetings to keep sessions focused and practical.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Daniel commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career worries, midlife changes and many related concerns.
What is Daniel's therapeutic style like?
His style is welcoming and down to earth with a focus on listening first. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative, working towards clear goals and small steps.
How much experience does he have?
Daniel has 12 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
What credential does Daniel hold and where is he based?
He holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, he accepts international clients who can work in English.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.