Relational Strength + Depth

About Daniel

BSc (Honours), PgDip, MA, FRSPH, MBACP, MNCPS (acc) | Enhanced DBS As an integrative and relational psychotherapist, I believe the relationship between the client and therapist is a foundation on which change begins. I see change as something we work towards together. I aim to build a relationship grounded in honesty, genuine warmth and tentative curiosity—one in which you can be taken seriously, without judgement.

Why I work as a Psychotherapist

My accreditation is through a BACP-accredited MA in Integrative Counselling. I am a member of the BACP and the NCPS, and I hold an Enhanced DBS check for work with children and vulnerable adults. I am also a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health, reflecting a broader interest in health and wellbeing beyond therapy. Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked as an environmental scientist, a ski instructor and an engineer. That varied route reflects my interest in how people adapt to change, how systems shape us and how apparently practical difficulties can carry emotional and relational meaning. Outside the therapy room, time outdoors matters to me. Walking, mountain biking and travelling have remained ways to reconnect with perspective, even during more difficult periods of life. These days, my dog provides a reliable reason to get outside.
Daniel wearing a mountain bike helmet in woodland, reflecting his interest in the outdoors

How I work as a Psychotherapist

My work is organised around an integrative and relational understanding of therapy. This means paying attention to what is happening in your life, to patterns shaped by earlier relationships and experiences, and to what we explore together. I also attend to emotion, the body, beliefs, behaviour, context and meaning when they help us understand what is happening. I do not apply every model to every person. I work collaboratively with you, responding to what you present rather than imposing a fixed method. Together, we review your progress and adapt when something is not helping. I trained to integrate and draw on psychodynamic, attachment, person-centred, somatic, transactional analysis, emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioural, acceptance-based, solution-focused, existential, and systemic approaches.
Childhood photo of Daniel Bellerby wearing snow gear on a mountainside, reflecting his lifelong interest in the outdoors

Book a free consultation

A free 20-minute consultation gives you space to ask practical questions, briefly tell me what brings you to therapy, and get a sense of whether my way of working feels right for you. It is not a therapy session, and there is no obligation to continue.

In person - York | Online - UK & selected countries

Therapy With Daniel

BSc (Honours), PgDip, MA, FRSPH, MBACP, MNCPS (acc) | Enhanced DBS

Accredited by

Daniels British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Membership BadgeDaniels National Conselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) Membership BadgeDaniels Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Fellowship Badge