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Daniel Davis

Daniel Davis

ACA

Australia

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Practical, strengths-based counselling for life changes

Profile at a glance

Credentials
ACA
Registration
ACA, Australia / 15282
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Australia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self-esteem support
  • Career and coping

About Daniel

Daniel Davis is an ACA counsellor with five years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and depression. He uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help people move forward. Daniel believes people bring strengths to the room and supports them as they use those strengths to make changes.

Daniel works in a collaborative way that keeps the person’s goals central. He listens for what matters most and helps break bigger problems into smaller, manageable steps. Conversations often include checking habits, coping skills and ways to build confidence and motivation.

He also helps with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma and addictions. Additional areas Daniel pays attention to include guilt and shame, loneliness, obsessions and compulsions, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship questions, and self-love. His approach is practical and down-to-earth so people can apply what they learn between sessions.

Sessions are respectful and paced to each person’s needs. Daniel encourages people to try small experiments and reflect on what works. He emphasises clear, achievable goals and supports people as they practice new ways of coping and relating.

People who want a direct, practical counsellor who values their own knowledge of their life may find his style helpful. Daniel aims to empower people to make changes that fit their life and values.

Evidence-based techniques and online counselling

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is goal-focused work that breaks larger problems into concrete, short-term tasks to build momentum and confidence. This helps with issues such as low motivation, career decisions and managing anxiety. Another approach draws on behavioural strategies that check daily routines, sleep and coping habits and then introduce small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns; this is useful for depression, stress and sleep difficulties.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences, and together you will try methods that fit your situation. Adjustments are made as you go so the work stays relevant and practical.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family life, allow for shorter check-ins on busy days, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be scheduled around your commitments and which style of session will best support your goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-love

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Daniel help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties and depression, along with relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, parenting and addictions.

What is the counselling style like?

The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals, small steps and building on existing strengths.

How much experience does he have?

Daniel has five years of professional work experience in counselling and related practice.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and is based in Australia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

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