- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
About Daniela
Daniela Schirmer is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of clinical experience. She works with people who are struggling with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, stress, anxiety and addiction. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Daniela uses an integrative style that pays attention to emotions and relationships. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-focused ideas to look at patterns between people. She also includes client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques when they help with practical change.
In sessions she focuses on what is happening now between people and on the feelings beneath behaviours. This can mean naming hard-to-reach emotions, looking at how early attachments influence present reactions, and practising different ways of communicating. She works with both individuals and couples, helping them talk through conflicts and rebuild connection when that is the aim.
Her background includes work in private practice and online settings. Daniela brings several strands of therapy together rather than using a single rigid method. That allows her to adjust the focus as needs change across therapy.
People who come to Daniela may be managing mood problems like depression or bipolar mood swings, struggling with eating or sleep, coping with chronic illness, or dealing with betrayal and separation. She also offers coaching-style support for career questions and compassion fatigue. To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Daniela combines relational approaches online
Daniela often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and work with strong emotions that shape their relationships. EFT focuses on how feelings and interaction patterns keep people stuck, and it can be useful for couples and individuals who want clearer emotional connection. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to track how early relationship experiences influence current trust, closeness and reactions to stress. This approach helps people see patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy provides a listening framework that prioritises the person's own experience and pace, helping them feel heard while other techniques are introduced.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniela will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts the mix of approaches as needs change, so therapy can shift from exploring feelings to practising practical skills when that is helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, allow a quieter environment, or allow a shorter check-in when that suits the day's schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor pacing, exercises and check-ins to suit remote work, and Daniela will discuss practical arrangements during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and related concerns such as eating and sleeping problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and relational, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment ideas alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in private practice and online settings with individuals and couples.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.