Daniel Palmer, BACP

Daniel Palmer is an integrative counsellor who combines techniques from different therapeutic models to tailor support to each person's needs. He works with both individuals and couples, helping people navigate mental health challenges and life difficulties with practical guidance and empathetic listening.

Based in Sleaford, Daniel offers face-to-face sessions as well as online and phone appointments, making therapy accessible for those who prefer not to meet in person. His practice prioritises the client - sessions focus on the individual and their priorities, with an emphasis on creating a non-judgmental space to explore feelings and experiences.

Daniel has worked in private practice for five years and has supported hundreds of clients. He also has experience working with survivors of sexual abuse at Trust House in Grantham and with people referred to the Lincoln trauma centre. He holds BACP accreditation - a membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

He specialises in areas including addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and support for people with autism and ADHD. Daniel has a particular interest in encouraging men to access therapy and in addressing issues such as relationships, grief, eating and body image concerns, and coping with life changes. He understands the difficulty of taking the first step and aims to make clients feel comfortable and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy

Daniel uses client-centred therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of the work. This approach involves empathic listening, reflection, and support to help clients explore their feelings and make sense of difficulties - it is well suited to people coping with depression, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

He also draws on solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on identifying strengths and practical steps toward change. Solution-focused work helps clients set clear goals and build on what is already working, making it useful for addressing stress, anxiety, addictive behaviours, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Daniel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adapt techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match.

Online therapy offers flexible access to registered professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to access support from different locations including international clients, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual.