Danielle Montano , BACP, NCPS

Danielle Montano is a UK-based counsellor who applies a humanistic approach to support long-term personal growth and clearer decision making. With 10 years of professional experience, she works from respect for each person’s autonomy and offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to explore how past experiences shape present choices. Danielle focuses on helping people understand how they became who they are so they can make more informed, values-led decisions moving forward.

She is a registered member of the BACP, the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists, and holds accreditation from NCPS, indicating recognized professional standards in counselling practice. Danielle’s formal training includes a BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling and an MSc in Psychology, and she is also trained as a mindfulness practitioner and certified life coach, combining academic knowledge with practical skills to support clients.

Danielle’s style is collaborative and person-centred, guided by compassion and a belief in each client’s capacity to grow. She aims to create an environment where people can explore patterns, build coping strategies, and work toward personal goals at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Danielle Montano uses approaches that translate well to online work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy, together with a client-centred perspective. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - this can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections and emotional responses - it can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, and attachment-related concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering empathy, unconditional positive regard, and support so clients can discover their own solutions and build self-trust, which suits people seeking personal growth and clearer decision making.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Danielle works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with Danielle is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different locations, and choose the format that best supports ongoing progress.