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- Warm and curious
- Neurodivergent aware
- LGBTQ+ affirming
About Danielle
Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice experience. She works with people who are facing trauma, anxiety, depression and life transitions. Dani describes her manner as warm, friendly and non-judgemental and aims to meet clients with respect and curiosity.
She values each person’s lived experience and treats personal stories with care. Dani identifies as neurodivergent and is LGBTQ+ affirming, which she says informs a respectful, inclusive approach. Sessions focus on what a person is currently facing and on practical steps forward.
Dani uses an integrative and existential frame alongside established therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. This allows her to blend practical skills with conversations about meaning and choices. The work looks at present coping and future possibilities rather than only past events.
In sessions she encourages clients to recognise their own strengths and to make decisions that feel authentic. She aims to go at each person’s pace and to be flexible in how they work together. Dani supports people exploring grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, sleep problems, anger and neurodiversity-related issues.
She offers online working and phone or chat sessions and says she is comfortable meeting people from different countries. To begin, clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
She values each person’s lived experience and treats personal stories with care. Dani identifies as neurodivergent and is LGBTQ+ affirming, which she says informs a respectful, inclusive approach. Sessions focus on what a person is currently facing and on practical steps forward.
Dani uses an integrative and existential frame alongside established therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. This allows her to blend practical skills with conversations about meaning and choices. The work looks at present coping and future possibilities rather than only past events.
In sessions she encourages clients to recognise their own strengths and to make decisions that feel authentic. She aims to go at each person’s pace and to be flexible in how they work together. Dani supports people exploring grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, sleep problems, anger and neurodiversity-related issues.
She offers online working and phone or chat sessions and says she is comfortable meeting people from different countries. To begin, clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps that align with what matters to them. It uses practical exercises to notice thoughts and to act despite discomfort, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions.Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the client leads the pace and content. This approach helps people feel heard and builds confidence to make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, depression and sleep issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online and phone work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It may reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions when being on camera isn’t wanted. The biography mentions online, phone and live chat options, but readers should confirm the current session formats before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can still offer a strong therapeutic relationship through remote sessions, and Dani aims to be flexible to suit individual circumstances.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion 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 issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt 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-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dani commonly help with?
Dani works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, parenting stress, anger and neurodiversity-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is described as warm, friendly and non-judgemental. Sessions blend practical skill-building with reflective conversation about meaning and choice.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people in a range of settings.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she meets people from other countries as well.
What session formats are available?
The biography states she is happy to meet online, over the phone or in live chat sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.