Danielle (Dani) McTernan, BACP

Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration and has four years of clinical experience. Dani works with people from different countries and meets each person with respect and curiosity.

Dani describes her style as warm, friendly and non-judgemental. She aims to put people at ease and move at a pace that feels comfortable. Sessions can be online, by phone, live chat or a mix of formats to suit practical needs.

Her work focuses on people's lived experience, present choices and future possibilities. Dani is interested in practical questions about meaning, anxiety and major life decisions. She views clients as the experts in their own lives and helps them draw on their existing strengths.

Dani uses a blend of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside existential ideas. This mix helps with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and stress, among other concerns. She is also attentive to areas such as parenting, career questions, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

She is neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming and says she treats people with curiosity and respect. The focus in sessions is practical and personal - clarifying what matters to the individual and supporting steps that feel meaningful and doable.

How Dani’s approaches work online and by phone

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and when life changes feel overwhelming. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work - the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the individual’s pace to build clarity and self-trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and practising new ways of responding to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dani works collaboratively to decide what feels most useful based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. She may blend elements from different approaches and check in regularly to see what’s helping and what should change.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow more direct conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, and live chat or messaging offer brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These formats give flexibility so people can choose what suits their routine and communication style.