Daniel Gunn

Daniel Gunn is a BACP-registered counsellor who helps adults facing separation, loss and major life changes. He explains things plainly and focuses on practical steps people can take when stress, anxiety or relationship breakdowns feel overwhelming. His approach aims to make sessions feel manageable even when emotions run high.

Daniel draws on approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work and client-centred methods. He uses practical exercises and grounding techniques so people can cope day to day before looking deeper at pain from the past. Daniel blends talking, paced skill-building and reflective work to help people make small changes that carry into everyday life.

He trained in psychological and counselling studies and has worked in agency settings and private practice. His background includes a BSc in psychology, a diploma in therapeutic counselling and a postgraduate diploma in psychopathology theory and practice. Over nine years he has supported adults from varied cultural backgrounds.

In sessions he typically begins with an assessment to agree goals and ways of working. He teaches simple self-regulation tools first, then moves into deeper material when the person is ready. The process aims to balance thinking and feeling so people can take steps outside therapy.

People contact him about trauma, grief, depression, addictions, parenting stress, intimacy problems and divorce or separation. He also works with issues such as ADHD, chronic pain, attachment concerns and mood disorders.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in relationships and how they affect current connections; it can help with intimacy issues, separation and relationship distress. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental conversation where the person leads the pace and topics to build clarity and self-trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their needs, goals and what feels comfortable. This collaborative exploration means methods can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, helping people attend from different locations or time zones. It can reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Confirm the available session formats before booking to ensure they meet your needs, and discuss how sessions will be scheduled to fit daily routines and commitments.