- Warm and non-judgemental
- Practical life choices
- Supports diverse identities
About Danielle
Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration and has four years of clinical experience. Dani is neuro-divergent and LGBTQ+ affirming, and she meets people with respect and curiosity. She says therapy should be a welcoming space for every individual.
Dani describes her style as warm, friendly and non-judgemental. Sessions start by looking at why someone has come to therapy and what practical steps could help. She moves at the client's pace and aims to make conversations straightforward and useful.
Her practice blends existential ideas with an integrative approach. That means she talks about life choices, meaning, and how people manage anxiety and difficult feelings. She focuses on present choices and future possibilities rather than only the past.
Dani works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems and codependency. She also lists ADHD, compassion fatigue and career-related worries among her areas of interest.
In sessions she encourages people to recognise their own strengths and to make decisions that feel authentic. The aim is to help people understand what they need and find everyday ways to move toward a more fulfilling life. She offers support and practical companionship through that change process.
How Dani's approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and to take actions that reflect their values. It is often used when someone wants clearer direction and more meaningful daily choices. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting a person to find their own answers; it helps people who need a gentle, validating space to talk. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleeping difficulties.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Dani will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and suggest ways of working together. She values the client’s expertise in their own life and adjusts methods to fit what feels most helpful.
The biography mentions online sessions, phone and live chat, and those are the formats to confirm when booking. Please check current session options before arranging a session. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins during busy weeks. It can also make some therapeutic tools and homework easier to practise between sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Dani help with?
She works with many concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Dani adopts a warm, friendly and non-judgemental style that moves at the client’s pace and focuses on practical next steps.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has four years of experience and works in private practice and with external clinical organisations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with people from other countries.
What session formats does she use?
The biography mentions online sessions, phone and live chat. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dani?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.