- Person-centred focus
- Values-based work
- Attachment perspective
About Dana
Dana Hartshorn is a counsellor with four years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and uses a blend of person-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-based thinking. Her approach aims to help people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by everyday pressures.
Dana keeps sessions straightforward and people-focused. She listens first and works with each person to set clear, achievable goals. Clients can expect practical conversation, gentle challenge, and a focus on what matters now rather than jargon or tests.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship and family issues, and problems with self-esteem and body image. She also addresses trauma and attachment difficulties, eating concerns, grief and compassion fatigue. There is particular interest in identity and gender-related topics as well as workplace strain and changes in life circumstances.
Dana adapts the work to fit the person in front of her. That might mean using acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values, or drawing on attachment thinking to understand relationship patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioural tools when practical steps are needed to shift thinking and behaviour.
She emphasises empathy, respect and collaboration in every session. Dana invites people to talk through what matters to them, help them notice patterns, and build small plans that lead to clearer direction and greater self-understanding.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance so people can explore what matters most to them and gain clarity about their feelings and choices.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes by shifting focus toward meaningful behaviour.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Working through attachment issues can support people who struggle with trust, intimacy or repeated relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dana will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try ways of working that feel most helpful. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as understanding grows.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, or avoid the need to be on camera if that feels difficult. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking to make sure they suit your routine and needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can be discussed in sessions?
Sessions cover stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, eating and body image concerns, grief, trauma, and related matters such as self-esteem and workplace issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is warm and person-centred with practical elements. Dana listens, helps set goals, and uses tools to change unhelpful thoughts or habits when needed.
What is Dana's background and experience?
She has four years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns, and she combines several therapeutic approaches in practice.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted; confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.