Counsellor profile
Dale Connelly, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 3 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and life changes
Continue with DaleAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (409956)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Dale supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger and control
- Depression and self esteem
About Dale
BACP. Three years of professional experience. Dale Connelly works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps people coping with life changes and related concerns such as motivation and confidence.
Dale uses straightforward talking therapy to help clients clarify what matters to them and to practise different ways of coping. Sessions focus on understanding current problems, spotting unhelpful patterns and trying small changes in thinking or behaviour. He aims to make conversations clear and practical rather than academic.
People can bring worries about panic attacks, seasonal low moods, isolation or difficulties in family relationships and communication. He also has experience with end-of-life and hospice related issues, ageing and geriatric concerns, and matters linked to forgiveness and life purpose. Other areas seen include anger control, issues connected to antisocial personality, domestic violence, and self-harm concerns.
Dale works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. His BACP membership is recorded as BACP. He has three years of practice experience and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in sessions.
Sessions are intended to be practical and collaborative. Clients and Dale agree on goals and on small steps to try between sessions. The emphasis is on making changes that can fit into daily life and on reviewing progress as work continues.
Therapeutic approaches and doing counselling online
Two evidence-based techniques often used in practice are cognitive approaches and behavioural experiments. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and help clients test and reframe those thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioural experiments involve trying small changes in everyday routines to see what works, which is useful for panic, avoidance and motivation issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor and client review what helps and adjust methods together based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to try different ways of working until something fits.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online counselling can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when a full appointment is difficult. It can also make it easier to access a counsellor who works with your particular problems, including stress, panic and life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
Dale works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps people cope with life changes and related concerns such as motivation and confidence.
What is his counselling style?
He uses talking therapy that focuses on practical steps, noticing patterns and trying different ways of coping. The approach is straightforward and goal-oriented.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and offers counselling for people outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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