Danielle (Dani) McTernan, BACP
4 years in practice
Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a counsellor and psychotherapist who practises in the United Kingdom.
License and registration
- BACP
- 395446 · expires November 2026
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
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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 with online services and independent practice. Dani describes her style as warm, friendly and patient, and she is LGBTQ+ affirming and neuro-divergent herself.
She focuses on what has happened to a person and how it affects life now. Dani listens to each person’s story and looks at practical steps they can try.
Background and approach
She uses a blend of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred work and other approaches to match individual needs. Dani often helps people manage anxiety, depression, grief and stress. She also supports those coping with trauma, low self-esteem, parenting strains, sleep problems and career concerns.
Additional areas she notices include ADHD, chronic health issues and relationship intimacy concerns. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, and Dani welcomes international clients. She works at a pace set by the client and aims to make conversations straightforward and respectful.
In sessions she invites people to notice their strengths and to try small changes. The work looks at present choices and future possibilities rather than labels. Dani encourages practical exercises between meetings when they help.Progress is personal, and Dani focuses on clear steps the person can try between sessions to build confidence and calm.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Danielle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Danielle names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How online sessions use emotion and practical tools
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name their feelings and how those feelings shape connections and choices. It can be useful for anyone who wants to understand strong emotions and respond to them differently.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on clarifying values to guide action. It often suits people facing anxiety, depression or major life changes who want concrete ways to move forward.
Client-Centred Therapy places attention on the person’s experience and creates space for them to lead the conversation. This approach supports people who need an accepting, steady place to work through difficult material.
Choosing an approach happens together. The therapist will talk through what the person wants from therapy and suggest a way of working that fits their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques to see what helps.
Online therapy offers flexible options. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit those who prefer writing or want support between longer sessions. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of issues can Dani help with?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and stress, plus concerns like sleep problems, low self-esteem and career or parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, friendly and non-judgemental, focusing on listening, exploring the person’s story and working at a pace that feels comfortable.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of experience working with online services and independent practice settings and with external clinical organisations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she works with clients from around the world.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, and a mixture of these formats is possible.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
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