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Dr Daniel Morrissey
Location: Online
Experience
Dr Daniel Morrissey is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of clinical and academic experience in psychology. He has worked with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties across NHS mental health services, from common difficulties such as anxiety and low mood through to more complex and longstanding problems.
Dr Daniel Morrissey
Clinical Psychologist
working with adults & couples online
Alongside his private practice, Daniel currently works as a Senior Clinical Psychologist within an NHS Talking Therapies service, which offers treatment for mood and anxiety disorders to clients aged 16 and older.
He integrates a range of therapeutic models into his work, including cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and systemic therapies. He has also integrated thinking from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) into his work.
Daniel’s doctoral research studied social media use and loneliness in people with, and without, features of borderline personality disorder.
Daniel is passionate about providing a therapeutic space where clients feel empowered to strive towards their hopes and goals.
He also has extensive experience providing clinical supervision and training to other psychological therapists.
Areas of Special Interest
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
He is also an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Daniel has particular expertise in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and mood-related difficulties.
He works collaboratively with clients to understand not only what they are experiencing, but the patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviours that may be maintaining their difficulties. Therapy then focuses on developing practical strategies to interrupt these patterns and support meaningful and lasting change.
His areas of particular expertise include:
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Social anxiety
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Panic attacks
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Health anxiety
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Generalised Anxiety
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Specific phobias
Couples Therapy & Relationship Difficulties
He is an accredited Behavioural Couples Therapist. Daniel has a particular interest in supporting clients to develop healthier, adaptive relationships that imbue clients with a sense of mutual fulfilment and satisfaction.
He is passionate supporting clients who notice recurring patterns within relationships that create emotional distress and creating a space for reflection and change.
He works with couples experiencing difficulties including:
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Recurring conflict and communication difficulties
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Emotional disconnection
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Changes in relationship satisfaction
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Difficulties adjusting to life transitions
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Feeling stuck in repetitive relationship patterns
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Rebuilding closeness and connection
Physical health
Daniel has a particular interest in Clinical Health Psychology and supporting people with the emotional and psychological impact of physical health difficulties.
He has provided specialist psychological support within both sexual health and cancer services and understands the complex relationship between physical health and emotional wellbeing. He can support clients with adjusting to a diagnosis, coping with uncertainty, managing changes to everyday life and relationships, and navigating the emotional impact of treatment or ongoing health difficulties.
Sexuality and sexual orientation
Daniel is particularly experienced in supporting people experiencing emotional distress or relationship difficulties connected with sexuality and sexual orientation.
He provides an open, affirming and non-judgemental space in which clients can explore issues around sexuality, identity and relationships. This may include navigating uncertainty, coming out, experiences of stigma or rejection, the impact of sexuality on relationships, or difficulties with self-acceptance.
Qualifications
Dr Morrissey holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from UCL.
He is a registered Practitioner Psychologist with The Health Care Professional Council (HCPC), which monitors and regulates the practice of Clinical Psychologists.
Testimonials
“I started seeing Daniel due to difficulties with stress and low motivation - struggling to keep on top of simple daily household tasks. Daniel is so kind and approachable, and while our sessions were remote he still made it feel like a safe space for me to open up and explore my vulnerabilities. Daniel took the time to listen to me even when my train of thought was all over the place and helped me get to the root of my issues. He has provided me with the skills and tools to appreciate my inner critic, thank it for it's input but not let it dictate my life through fear of failure. I can't thank Daniel enough for the renewed confidence and motivation I once again have towards life”
“Thank you for the support you have given both (partner) and me over the last few months, your help and guidance has been really invaluable.”
“Daniel was excellent. He put me at ease early on by creating a kind and calm environment. He is extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to bring out relevant materials and resources.”