My name is Dan Heath. I help anxious people calm themselves and those who feel lost, find meaning and purpose in their lives. In supporting these changes I hope that the people I work with, discover greater satisfaction in their relationships.
I live in the Midlands but work mainly in London and online. I walk daily and play sport. I also read and write, as this process helps deepen my understanding of the thoughts and feelings invited by those I feel honoured to work with.
I began my training at Birkbeck, University of London, qualifying at the renowned Highgate Counselling Centre (UK. Est.1966), the longest serving counselling service in the UK.
I am a registered & accredited member of the BACP - The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work within and in reference to their ethical and professional guidelines. In line with BACP membership I am also committed to Continuing Professional Development and undertake regular supervision of my work. The BACP is accredited to the British Standards Authority.
In 2024/25 I completed a year long Group Analytic training at the IGA - The Institute for Group Analysis, in Hampstead, London.
I previously trained with Place2Be in respect of working with children and young people and am Enhanced DBS checked. I was for many years, involved in suicide prevention work and was a longstanding member of a National Listening Charity.
My clinical practice is affiliated to a number of widely recognised health insurance organisations, including Aviva, Vitality and AXA (details below).
Prior to clinical training I enjoyed a career as a senior executive and people manager where active listening and more crucially ‘subjective thinking' played a role in understanding and developing teams of people; cross culturally and in a range of settings. The knowledge and skills I have gained, support people suffering acute psychic pain and those living with diagnosed mental health difficulties. Equally, those who are experiencing unforeseen emotional disturbances that are impacting their wellbeing and enjoyment of life.
I am particularly interested to see those suffering with anxious and depressive feelings arising from co-dependent relationships.
I am also curious to understand the mechanisms of post-modern crisis capitalism and technocractic systems and the impact that these contemporary movements are having on our unconscious world.
"A strong therapeutic relationship is often described as the "bedrock" of successful treatment."
"2026 research results consistently indicate that online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy for treating common mental health conditions, particulalry depression, anxiety and PTSD."
(Psych Today)
CHOOSING A THERAPIST
"2026 research result consistently indicate that online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy for treating common mental health conditions, particulalry depression, anxiety and PTSD."
CHOOSING A THERAPIST
(Psych Today)
Searching for the right help can feel bewildering, especially when something is wrong and you're feeling unsettled. After all, we rarely seek out support just for the sake of it. You’ve likely been struggling for a while, living with an uncomfortable feeling but something has now tipped the scale.
Meaningful therapy has a purpose. It’s aim is to relieve you of your pain. Finding a relationship where you feel trusting enough to speak freely, usuually brings enormous relief and overtime, can be transformative. To experience yourself connected and in deep conversation, expressing feelings you might otherwise avoid sharing. Feelings that have hitherto been silenced, ignored, minimised or negated.
We all wrestle with meeting our needs in the real world, however this inevitably means overcoming obstacles - both external and internal (emotional) ones.
The nature of technological development, capitalism and cultural change, means that solutions to problems are now solicited with little thought given to the landscape from which these problems arise. While it might seem tempting to grab for 'sticking plaster' solutions, our approach will be rather to seek enduing change that, can only be discovered through meaningful understanding.
I have been working in the area of mental health for many years. Moving from the voluntary sector, then into training and over an extended period of time. I am confident that my experience can support most people and help them find the life that they want.
The terms counselling & psychotherapy are broadly interchangeable. Counselling perhaps leans towards supportive problem-solving and the latter more of a journey; the boundaries however are fluid. Both have evolved over recent years to meet the needs of a more informed, tech-savvy society.
Contemporary counselling and psychotherapy is generally a relational experience. While confidential, non-judgemental, supportive and professional, there is now an active relational process that takes shape. We all bring something different to an encounter, so the work moulds and shapes itself to fit the needs of each individual.
In simple terms, therapy offers an opportunity to speak freely. To experience yourself in conversation with someone who can actively listen to what is spoken and to notice what is not. You may find yourself speaking when previously have remained silent and thinking thoughts that may have never crossed your mind.
Psychotherapy is a unique experience around which a relationship develops and where hopes and expectations invite change, toward an outcome neither party can quite foresee. Therapy is often referred to as 'work' by those who practice it, as therapeutic relationships require intention, commitment, thoughtfulness and time. Opportunities for change appear, as blind spots in our thinking are carefully highlighted, within the body of what we can hold together as patient and therapist.
Research from 2025 demonstrated that between 88-91% of respondents would prefer a longer course of therapy that addresses the "root causes" over quicker, symptom relief, interventions. (Ref. BACP)
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a long established and well researched approach which links present experience with past events, relationships & ways of coping. On adjusting to new perspectives and understanding, meaningful and lasting change can occur.
Psychodynamic approaches have shown particular efficacy in treating complex emotional disorders and personality disorders. (Ref. Journal of psychiatry, NIH, Science Direct)
It is worth noting that clinical terms or phrases have become attached to particular behaviours or traits; this can be helpful. For example, anxiousness, obsessiveness, hyperactivity or depression. These terms attempt to offer meaning for what we experience, however behind the symptoms or diagnosis is a complex and unique individual with thoughts, feelings and memories...
HOW I WORK
The first few sessions are crucial to the overall impact of our work. I will be taking notes initially and will be asking more questions than in regular sessions. There will be an opportunity for us to discuss the goals of our work and how you see psychotherapy helping?
I offer two contracts which will be agreed upon jointly during the first few sessions:
Time-limited: 12 to 16 weeks, focused on a single issue.
Open-ended: Ongoing therapy, where after several months a minimum of four weeks notice of termination is required for us to reflect on the work together.
The content of our work is confidential. There are, however, some exceptions:
- I may discuss our work with a supervisor to ensure good practice.
- I would be required to provide copies of case notes or to appear in person if ordered to do so by a Judge.
- I am also obliged to report the following to the appropriate authorities: Current child abuse including paedophilia. Threats of deliberate harm against the life of another person or too oneself. Threats to commit terrorist acts
I practice under a code of ethics regulated by the BACP. The British Association for counselling & Psychotherapy.Ethical practice includes, for example:
- Not exploiting clients, sexually or financially
- Not making false claims about their training, abilities or practice
- Maintaining appropriate confidentiality
- Being properly insured to undertake private psychotherapy practice
Copies of codes of ethics will be supplied upon request.I am registered to work with a number of recognised insurers & private health providers. Please obtain a case/ref number before requesting engagement.
I operate my fees structure on a sliding scale relative to the affordability for each individual or couple and to support as wide an access to my services as possible. Ongoing fees are set at the first contact or assessment. Fees are also depended on the day and hour in the day, and whether online or in-person.
Treatment at my normal rate would be from £80 to £130 per session, a proportion of which will go to administration and the support of low fee & pro bono work.
Daytime After 5pm
Online £80 £90 - £110
In-person £90 £100 - £130
If it applies to you, please ask about pro-bono work and reduced fees. In both cases there may be a waiting list and/or less desirable days & times should be expected.
