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Daniel Garcia Higuera

Daniel Garcia Higuera, NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 6+ years of experience

Experienced bilingual counsellor for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English, Spanish
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS22-00675

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  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • ACT and CBT informed
  • Supports ageing concerns

About Daniel

Daniel Garcia Higuera is a counsellor who brings six years of practical experience to sessions. He works in English and Spanish and uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Daniel aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions and life changes in a straightforward way.

He trained in psychology and completed several master's level programmes, studying topics like clinical psychology and third-wave therapies. His background includes supporting people with depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and addictive behaviours. He also has experience with grief, trauma, caregiver stress and issues related to ageing and geriatric concerns.

In sessions Daniel focuses on clear goals and practical steps. He combines client-centred listening with techniques from ACT and CBT to help people notice what matters and try different actions. Mindfulness and emotion management strategies are used to reduce worry and build steady routines.

People working with him can expect a calm, direct style and an emphasis on skills to use between meetings. Daniel also addresses relationship, intimacy and career concerns while helping people explore values and coping strategies. He pays attention to identity-related matters, including LGBT issues and attachment or abandonment themes.

Daniel describes himself as outcome-oriented but collaborative, encouraging people to set realistic steps for change. He offers support for complex problems such as co-morbidity, chronic illness and compassion fatigue while helping clients plan manageable next steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Spanish

Therapeutic approaches that suit online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps aligned with those values. It uses simple exercises to notice thoughts and commit to actions that fit a person’s goals and can be helpful for anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours. It often includes practical tools such as activity scheduling and thought records that translate well to remote sessions for issues like depression, insomnia and anxiety.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre, offering empathic listening and reflection to help people feel understood and to find their own solutions. This approach supports people working through identity, relationship and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore a person’s goals, preferences and situation and agree a plan together. That collaborative process helps pick methods that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find the practical routines and homework from ACT and CBT fit well with remote meetings, and the therapist will adapt tasks to what works for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daniel commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and self-esteem. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, relationship or intimacy-related issues and ageing and geriatric concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from ACT and CBT. Sessions focus on small, doable steps and building skills to apply between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He has six years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist. His training includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and multiple master’s level studies in clinical and third-wave therapies.

Which credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

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