Daniel Wright

Daniel Wright

Occupation	Counselling psychologist, EMDR therapist
Education	Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych) — University of the West of England
Methods	EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, 12-Step Facilitation
Registration	BACP-accredited (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Organization	EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory

Daniel Wright — BACP-accredited counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. He specializes in addiction and substance misuse, including alcohol, drugs, and behavioural addictions such as gambling and internet addiction. Daniel uses a trauma-informed approach, recognizing that addiction often develops as a coping mechanism for unresolved traumatic experiences.

1. Education & Credentials

• Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych) — University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
• MSc Addiction Psychology and Counselling — London South Bank University
• BSc (Hons) Psychology — University of Bristol
• EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner (Parts I–III)
• Advanced training in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Relapse Prevention
• BACP Accredited Member (MBACP, Accred.) — Registration No. 401892

2. Issues Treated

3. Therapeutic Approach

Daniel's approach is non-judgmental, pragmatic, and firmly rooted in the understanding that addiction is not a moral failing but a complex condition with biological, psychological, and social roots. He uses EMDR to process the trauma that often underpins addictive behaviours, combined with Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change and CBT for practical coping skills.

Daniel has worked in NHS addiction services, residential rehabilitation centres, and community drug and alcohol teams across the South West. He offers face-to-face sessions in Bristol and secure online therapy for clients across the UK.

4. Practice & Legal Information

5. See Also

• EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory
• EMDR Therapy
• Find a Therapist
• Practice Geography