Danielle (Dani) McTernan, BACP

Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She has worked with Betterhelp, maintains a private practice, and contributes to two external clinical therapy organisations, offering support to people across different countries and life stages.

Danielle is neurodivergent and openly LGBTQ+ affirming, and she approaches each person with curiosity and respect. Her manner is warm, friendly, and non-judgemental, designed to put people at ease while exploring why they have sought therapy and what kind of support would be most helpful. She views lived experience as meaningful and deserving of thoughtful attention.

Working in an integrative and existential way, Danielle draws on a range of clinical approaches to focus on present choices, personal meaning, and future potential. She emphasises the client as the expert of their own story and seeks to help individuals recognise their strengths so they can make authentic, empowering decisions. Her practice addresses a wide variety of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, neurodivergence, parenting, career questions, and many others.

Danielle is flexible in how she meets with people - online, by phone, or via live chat - and adapts pace and style to each person. She supports clients through transitions and challenges with patience and practical encouragement, helping them take steps toward a more fulfilling life. "BACP" refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating her professional membership and adherence to recognised standards of practice.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Danielle integrates approaches that translate well to online work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with client-centered foundations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then committing to actions that reflect personal values - it can help people who struggle with anxiety, low mood, or uncertainty about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and using practical strategies to shift them, often helping with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises empathy, genuine listening, and a non-directive stance, creating space for self-exploration and growth and supporting issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and identity questions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Danielle works collaboratively with clients and with other registered professionals to explore which methods best fit an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her style as therapy progresses.

Online sessions allow for flexibility in how support is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can choose what feels most accessible and manageable. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to reach therapists while living in different locations.