Daniela Schirmer , BACP

Daniela Schirmer is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with six years of experience supporting individuals and couples in private practice and online settings. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she brings professional training and a commitment to ethical practice to her work.

Her clinical style is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing on a wide range of therapeutic models including person-centred and process-oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt, psychodynamic approaches, movement and art therapy, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). She adapts these methods to suit each person's needs, offering practical and exploratory tools that fit the situation presented.

Working relationally, she pays close attention to patterns that exist within a person and between people, including dynamics that emerge in the therapy room. Daniela helps with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, addiction, disconnection, and life transitions, and she supports couples facing communication breakdowns, conflict, emotional distancing, or uncertainty about the future of their relationship. Beginning therapy can surface difficult material - she aims to provide a steady, respectful, and compassionate space to explore what is happening and to find meaningful ways forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Daniela draws on several evidence-informed approaches to help clients explore difficulties and build new patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and is often helpful for people dealing with abandonment, trust, or intimacy issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-directive relationship where the therapist provides empathy and acceptance so the client can find their own solutions - this approach suits people seeking self-understanding and emotional support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, offering practical strategies to manage day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Daniela collaborates with each client to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques and adapts the work as therapy progresses, so the approach evolves with the client's priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or work and offer consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists even when in-person meetings are not possible.