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Danielle (Dani) McTernan, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Trauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and has four years of clinical experience. Dani meets people with respect and curiosity and aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space for exploring life’s difficulties.

Dani describes her style as warm, friendly and patient. She prefers simple, practical conversations about why someone has come to therapy and what they want to change.

Background and approach

Sessions can be online, by phone, live chat or a mix of formats to suit the person’s needs. Her work focuses on a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, self‑esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports people with intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger and career worries.

Other areas of interest include ADHD, bipolar, compassion fatigue and codependency. Dani uses an integrative approach that draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and client‑centred principles. She emphasises the person’s lived experience, present choices and future potential rather than labels.

She is neuro-divergent and LGBTQ+ affirming and works respectfully with diverse identities and backgrounds. Dani encourages people to recognise their own strengths and to take small, practical steps toward a more meaningful life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and support is aimed at clarifying values and taking actions that matter. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Client‑centred therapy provides a compassionate, non-directive space where the person’s own pace and priorities guide the work.

Dani treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods as needs and goals evolve. This means the way sessions look can change over time to match what is working best for the individual.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging offers practical flexibility. Video calls support face-to-face feeling and visual cues, phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or suit low-bandwidth situations, and text or chat work well for people who prefer written check-ins or need to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel.
What concerns does Dani commonly help with?
Dani works with a broad range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports people with sleep problems, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues and career or anger concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is warm, patient and non-judgemental. Dani focuses on listening, practical conversation and helping people make choices that feel authentic to them.
How long has she been practising?
She has four years of clinical experience working in independent practice and with external therapy organisations.
What credentials and region should I know about?
Dani holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she works with international clients.
In what formats are sessions delivered?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, and a mix of these can be used across the course of work.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Dani?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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