Dana Hartshorn, BACP

Dana Hartshorn is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom, bringing four years of clinical experience to her practice. She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Dana blends client-centered work with attachment-based approaches and cognitive behavioral techniques to offer a flexible, tailored approach. She has supported people with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship and family difficulties, identity and gender issues, disordered eating, trauma and attachment disorders, grief, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. Her additional focus areas include body image, commitment and abandonment issues, workplace stress, and experiences related to veteran and armed forces life.

In sessions she emphasises empathy, compassion, and empowerment, shaping therapeutic goals collaboratively with each person. Dana also has a special interest in eco-therapy and explores how the wider environment can inform understanding and healing. She welcomes international clients and adapts her work to individual needs, supporting people to find direction and greater self-understanding as they move toward a more authentic life.

Therapeutic approaches that suit online care

Dana Hartshorn draws on client-centered therapy, attachment-based work, and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathic understanding, helping people feel heard and supported while they explore their values and goals. Attachment-based therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections, which can be particularly helpful for relationship and intimacy concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, supporting work on anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dana works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the blend of approaches as the work progresses and as new priorities emerge.

Online therapy with Dana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from anywhere, accommodate busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.