Daniel Dickson
Practical counselling for stress and self-esteem
About Daniel
Daniel Dickson brings five years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety and low mood, and supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, addiction and workplace pressure. Daniel also helps people with LGBT concerns, self-esteem and motivation.
He uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people make sense of what they are facing. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not jargon. Daniel encourages small, manageable changes that fit into daily life and can reduce overwhelm. His style is calm and direct.
He listens first, then works with clients to set realistic goals. People can expect a collaborative approach where their goals drive the work. Daniel offers a mix of talking and practical exercises tailored to the issue at hand.
He helps people weigh options, practise new skills and plan realistic next steps. Progress is tracked so sessions stay relevant and helpful. Starting therapy often feels daunting.
Daniel aims to make it as accessible as possible by explaining the process and keeping sessions clear and focused. He supports people at different stages, from early coping to planning longer-term change.
What Daniel works with
Sessions & fees
Approaches that shape online therapy
Daniel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and behaviour. Cognitive-style approaches look at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and help people test and change unhelpful thinking. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and self-esteem difficulties.Behavioural and skills-based work emphasises practical exercises and new routines. That might include planning activities, practising communication skills or setting manageable goals to reduce avoidance and build confidence. These methods suit people wanting clear steps and short-term tools.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Daniel will talk with each person about their needs and goals, and they will decide together what to try first. He reviews progress and adapts the approach if something feels unhelpful, so therapy stays relevant to what matters most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family and travel commitments.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 5 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
