Andrea Daniel, ACA

Andrea Daniel is a counsellor who works collaboratively with clients to explore what lies beneath presenting symptoms rather than focusing only on surface-level management. She provides a supportive, down-to-earth space where people can slow things down, make sense of their experience and find practical ways forward. Her approach is flexible and tailored to each individual - some clients seek concrete strategies, others need room to process emotions, and many benefit from a combination of both.

Andrea draws on a range of therapeutic methods to build insight, identify recurring patterns, strengthen emotional regulation and foster meaningful, lasting change. Her practice incorporates trauma-informed and somatic-based techniques alongside other evidence-informed approaches to support healing and recovery. She concentrates on helping people navigate anxiety, stress, overwhelm, trauma and life transitions, and she also works with coping patterns that include alcohol or other drug use.

Andrea aims to create an environment where clients feel understood and able to work through challenges at a manageable pace. She holds ACA, indicating membership of a professional counselling association.

Approaches that guide online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own experience and pace, offering a compassionate, non-directive space to explore feelings and strengthen self-understanding. It is often helpful for those seeking emotional processing, self-esteem work or clearer direction in life.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and panic-related concerns where targeted tools can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and strengthening motivation. It is especially useful for addressing alcohol or other drug use and other behaviour changes where readiness and personal goals play a central role.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals, including counsellors and therapists, will guide this shared decision making.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into daily life, access support from home and continue progress even when in-person attendance is difficult.