Daniela Schirmer , BACP

Daniela Schirmer is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom who has worked with individuals and couples in both private practice and online settings for six years. Her practice is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing on a variety of models so that care is tailored to each person’s needs. BACP accreditation indicates recognised professional training and adherence to UK counselling standards, which informs her commitment to ethical, evidence-informed work.

She adopts a relational way of working, attending to what is happening inside a person and between people - including the dynamic present in the therapeutic relationship itself. Daniela believes healing and insight arise from being genuinely met and understood, and she combines talking therapies with process-oriented methods when helpful. Her toolkit includes person-centred perspectives, cognitive behavioural techniques, Gestalt, psychodynamic ideas, movement and art-based methods, and principles from Nonviolent Communication, which she draws on as appropriate for each client.

Daniela supports people navigating anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, disconnection, and life transitions. She also works with couples facing communication breakdowns, conflict, emotional distancing, or uncertainty about the future of their relationship. Beginning therapy can surface difficult feelings; Daniela aims to offer a steady, respectful, and compassionate space to explore what is happening and to find meaningful ways forward together.

Integrative approaches and accessible online care

Daniela commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps when people struggle with abandonment, trust, or intimacy issues. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment - the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-understanding and personal growth, which can be especially helpful for issues like low self-esteem, grief, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, mood changes, and unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Daniela works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Daniela can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from different locations while keeping the focus on meaningful, practical therapeutic work.