About

Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a BACP-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist working from the United Kingdom. She has four years of experience and maintains an independent practice while also contributing to two external clinical therapy organisations. She welcomes work with people from around the world and identifies as neuro-divergent and LGBTQ+ affirming.

Her practice is integrative with an existential orientation. Danielle focuses on clients' lived experience, present choices, and future potential, exploring questions about meaning, values, and how to manage anxiety or life transitions. She names Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy among the approaches she draws on.

Danielle emphasizes a warm, friendly, and non-judgemental stance. She approaches each partnership with respect and curiosity, aiming to pace the work according to what a person needs. Her stated aim is to support and empower individuals as they consider changes and make choices that feel authentic and meaningful.
Location:
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience:
4
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: BACP
  • NPI Number:
  • License: BACP

Remote sessions with integrative, values-focused methods

Danielle offers online work that combines practical skills and reflective inquiry. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help clients notice what matters to them and to take small steps aligned with those values. In accessible terms, ACT supports people to face difficult thoughts and feelings while making room for meaningful action.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is presented as a skills-based option for identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, and for practicing alternatives in day-to-day life. Existential therapy is used for exploring questions of meaning, choice, and identity, and can suit people who want to discuss broader life concerns alongside specific symptoms.

She positions the work as collaborative, matching the method to what a person hopes to address and the pace they prefer. Online appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how people connect.

What is Danielle's professional background?

Danielle has four years of clinical experience and works in an independent practice as well as for two external clinical therapy organisations.

What credentials does she hold?

She is accredited with the BACP and lists BACP as her credential and licence detail.

Which languages does Danielle use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Where is Danielle based?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with her online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to work together.

Does she accept international clients?

Yes. The profile indicates she welcomes clients from other countries.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.