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Danielle (Dani) McTernan, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Supportive counsellor for parenting and life changes

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Years in practice
4
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Trauma and abuse
Focus
Grief
Focus
Self esteem
About

About Danielle

Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a counsellor and psychotherapist who practises in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration and has four years of experience working online and in independent practice. Dani welcomes people from different backgrounds and describes her approach as warm, patient and non-judgemental.

Dani focuses on the story of each person and pays attention to how life experience shapes day-to-day choices. She is neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming, and aims to meet people with respect and curiosity.

Background and approach

Sessions are offered online, by phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Her work often looks at issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and parenting concerns. She also supports people coping with trauma, stress, anger, sleep difficulties and career questions.

Additional areas she lists include ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and attachment-related worries. Dani describes her practice as integrative with an existential focus, which means she explores meaning, choices and what matters to each person. She combines that perspective with practical tools when helpful, so conversations can move from understanding to making small, doable changes.

People who come to Dani can expect a calm, collaborative process that works at their pace. She aims to help clients identify strengths, clarify values and make choices that feel authentic. The emphasis is on present choices and future potential rather than labels or judgement.

Focus areas and approaches

What Danielle works with

Everything Danielle lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Danielle helps people with.

Approaches Danielle lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, then focuses on living according to personal values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful cycles, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and expressing emotions to improve emotional clarity and connection with what matters.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Dani will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs and personal preferences. That way the plan can blend practical tools and deeper exploration in a way that feels right for the individual.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can suit a shorter check-in or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging let people write at a time that works for them, and can complement other session types for ongoing support. Registered and accredited professionals deliver these options, which many people find flexible and accessible for work, parenting and everyday life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Danielle

What issues does Dani commonly help with?

She works with anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns, plus parenting-related worries and trauma. She also lists areas such as stress, sleep problems, anger and career questions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Dani describes a warm, friendly and non-judgemental style. She focuses on listening, curiosity and helping people move from understanding to practical steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working online and in independent practice, including roles with external clinical therapy organisations.

What credentials and location apply?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she works with people from around the world.

What session formats does she offer?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, and can combine formats to suit the person.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Dani?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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