Daniela Schirmer , BACP

Daniela Schirmer is a BACP-accredited therapist who brings a warm, relational approach to work with individuals and couples in both private practice and online settings. She describes her practice as integrative and trauma-informed, drawing on a range of therapeutic models such as person-centred and process-oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt, psychodynamic approaches, movement and art therapy, and Nonviolent Communication. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body that recognises training and practice standards.

Daniela tailors her methods to the needs of each person she sees, combining techniques and perspectives to suit different issues and life stages. She pays close attention to relational dynamics - what is occurring inside a person as well as between people, including within the therapeutic relationship itself - believing that being genuinely met and understood supports insight and healing.

She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, addiction, disconnection, and life transitions, and supports couples facing communication breakdowns, conflict, emotional distance, or uncertainty about their relationship future. Beginning therapy can bring up intense material, and Daniela aims to provide a steady, respectful, and supportive space to explore what is happening and to find pathways forward that feel meaningful and authentic.

Integrative approaches for online therapeutic work

Daniela draws on several trusted therapeutic models to guide online sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns - it helps people understand connection, closeness, abandonment, and trust issues and is useful for relationship and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and topic of work - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Daniela works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as the work unfolds so clients feel engaged and understood.

Online therapy with Daniela is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home, and find a format that supports honest, steady progress with licensed professionals and therapists.