Danielle (Dani) McTernan , BACP

Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist (MBACP) practising in the United Kingdom. She brings over four years of experience working with Betterhelp, alongside a private practice and roles with two external clinical therapy organisations, and she enjoys supporting clients from around the world.

Danielle approaches each person with respect and curiosity, valuing the ways lived experience shapes identity and resilience. She is neuro-divergent and LGBTQ+ affirming and frames therapy as a respectful space for exploration. Her manner is warm, friendly and non-judgemental, designed to help people feel at ease while they explore why they have come to therapy and what support they need.

She offers flexible ways to meet - online, by phone, or through live chat - and is willing to blend these options so clients can work at a comfortable pace. As an integrative and existential practitioner she is interested in the fundamental questions many people face - how to manage anxiety, how to find meaning, how to make choices without predefined answers, and how to be with thoughts about mortality.

Danielle focuses on present choices, lived experience and future potential, working from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story. She aims to support and empower clients to recognise strengths, make authentic choices and take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Integrative approaches for online support

Danielle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters to them and take action aligned with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT is often helpful for anxiety, stress and navigating life changes.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathy, active listening and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their experience and arrive at their own insights. This approach supports self-understanding and building confidence at the client’s preferred pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool in her practice, focusing on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to improve day-to-day coping. CBT can be useful for depression, anxiety and practical skill-building.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Danielle works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals when needed to determine which methods best suit each person’s needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Danielle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier for people to access therapy from their own location and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.