Danielle (Dani) O'Connor , NCPS

Danielle (Dani) O'Connor is a UK-based counsellor with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a wide range of life challenges. She draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

Danielle approaches therapy from the view that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries strengths that can be used to navigate change. She seeks to empower clients to identify values, build coping skills, and repair or deepen connections where needed, whether the focus is on intimacy, family dynamics, self-esteem, addiction, mood concerns, or neurodiverse needs such as ADHD and autism spectrum differences.

Holding the NCPS credential, Danielle has formal professional training that supports her counselling practice. She offers a welcoming space to explore the emotions and experiences that brought someone to therapy, and she works collaboratively to set goals and pace the process according to each client’s preferences and circumstances.

With experience across a broad range of concerns including parenting, career stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, and bereavement, Danielle aims to help clients find clearer direction and more sustainable ways of coping as they move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build practical habits that align with those values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by teaching acceptance of difficult feelings alongside committed action.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape current interaction styles. It can be helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and issues tied to abandonment or attachment wounds.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach supports self-exploration, empowerment, and building confidence to face challenges such as grief, self-esteem, or career transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Danielle works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home or while traveling. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and access support when in-person visits are not feasible.