Daniel Gunn , BACP

Daniel Gunn is a psychotherapist who combines formal training with decades of cultural experience to support adults facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II) - the latter indicating advanced training in trauma-informed care. He trained academically with a BSc in psychology from the Open University London campus (2015), a diploma in therapeutic counselling from CPCAB UK (2017), and a postgraduate diploma in psychopathology theory and practice from CONFER UK (2020).

Daniel has extensive experience working in agency settings and private practice, including supervising and facilitating groups, and has worked with adults aged 21 to 80 from diverse cultural backgrounds. Growing up in West Africa and travelling widely shaped his early curiosity about human behaviour and his appreciation for spiritual and cultural perspectives, influences he integrates thoughtfully into clinical work. His earlier career in customer service, surveillance, and health and safety contributes practical skills that transfer to therapeutic practice.

Trained in both ancient wisdom and modern science, Daniel draws on techniques such as body-focused work, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), EMDR, internal family systems (IFS), somatic approaches, and mindfulness-based interventions. Since 2020 he has specialised increasingly in trauma and trauma-related stress and is working toward EMDR-M certification, a modified EMDR approach that incorporates attachment skills. He understands trauma through a neuroscience and attachment lens and addresses symptoms that commonly accompany trauma - including anxiety, anger, depression, pain, shame, and relationship or sexual difficulties.

Daniel’s approach is collaborative and holistic. With a client’s permission he weaves bio-psycho-social-identity-intuition-spirituality factors into a tailored plan, beginning with an assessment to determine fit. He teaches practical self-regulation skills before engaging in deeper trauma work, and balances bottom-up and top-down methods to help clients make sense of their experience and take different actions in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and build practical action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that get in the way of living a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships - how early bonds shape expectations, trust, and emotional safety - and can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, and trauma-related relational problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, supporting couples or individuals to access core emotions and improve connection and regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Daniel collaborates with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, blending approaches as required so therapy reflects each person’s unique situation. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment remains responsive and relevant.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, health, or geographic constraints. Working remotely makes it easier to attend regularly, try different session formats, and access licensed professionals from varied locations while maintaining continuity of care and adapting therapy to everyday life.