Daniel Palmer, BACP

Daniel Palmer offers approachable, one-to-one counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or life changes. He works with individuals to talk through problems like depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns around self-esteem and body image. Daniel aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can find practical ways to feel more content.

Daniel uses a person-centred outlook that keeps the client’s priorities at the heart of each session. He also draws on solution-focused ideas to identify small, realistic steps that can make a difference between meetings. Sessions are conversational and aim to be clear and manageable, not full of jargon.

He has five years’ experience in independent practice and has worked with a wide range of people across local services. That background includes work with survivors of sexual abuse and time supporting people at a trauma centre.

Daniel describes his special interests as addiction, trauma, anxiety and depression, and he also works with people with ADHD and autism. He has particular interest in men’s mental health and helping men find ways to start therapy.

For those worried about starting therapy, Daniel focuses on building trust and making each step feel manageable. The initial work is about understanding what matters to the client and agreeing small goals to move towards greater fulfilment.

How Daniel’s approaches work well online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the client. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they say and helps them find their own solutions. This approach is useful for people who need time to feel heard and to build trust before making changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move life forward. It asks what would be different if things were better and helps set short-term goals to build on successes. This style suits people who want clear, manageable actions between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Daniel will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. The plan is agreed collaboratively and adjusted over time as progress is made.

The main practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into everyday life. It can make it easier to attend when schedules are busy, reduce travel time and allow sessions to happen from wherever the client is that day. If specific session formats are important to you, confirm the current options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged.