Danielle (Dani) McTernan , BACP

Danielle (Dani) McTernan is a counsellor and psychotherapist who holds BACP, the UK counselling and psychotherapy professional body credential. She brings over four years of clinical experience, having worked with Betterhelp, in private practice, and for two external clinical therapy organisations. She welcomes clients from across the world and approaches each person with curiosity, respect, and an appreciation for both differences and common ground.

Danielle describes her practice as warm, friendly, and non-judgemental. She is neuro-divergent and is explicitly LGBTQ+ affirming, creating a therapeutic stance that honours each person’s lived experience. Working online, by phone, or through live chat, she adapts to the mix of formats that best suit a client and moves at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable.

Trained as an integrative and existential therapist, Danielle is interested in the big questions people face - how to manage anxiety, how to find meaning, and how to make authentic choices when outcomes are uncertain. Her focus is on present choices, lived experience, and future potential, helping people connect with their strengths so they can make empowering, values-aligned decisions. She views each person as the expert on their own story and aims to support and empower those taking the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Danielle (Dani) McTernan draws on several evidence-informed approaches to shape online therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them, learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleep-related difficulties by offering practical skills to manage symptoms and build coping strategies.

Client-centered therapy places the client’s perspective at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and support to help people explore their values, choices, and sense of self. This approach supports those working through grief, identity questions, and relationship issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Danielle will work collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. As with other licensed professionals and therapists, she sees this as a shared conversation rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling work, family, or mobility needs. These formats make it easier to access regular support from the UK or internationally and allow the therapist and client to choose the combination of contact methods that feels most practical and effective for the individual.