- Welcoming and down-to-earth
- Values-led approach
- Skill building focus
About Danielle
Danielle (Dani) O'Connor is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She introduces herself simply as Dani and focuses on helping people find steadier ground when life feels overwhelming. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and grief among other difficulties.
Dani believes people know their stories best and brings a respectful, non-judgemental stance to sessions. She aims to support and empower clients as they take the first steps towards change. The work is collaborative and paced to suit each person's needs.
Her practice also covers a wide range of related issues including self-esteem, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and career stress. She lists neurodiversity and attachment matters among her focus areas, as well as longer-term conditions such as chronic pain and comorbidity.
Dani uses a blend of practical approaches in therapy. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions aim to build skills, clarify values and make small changes that add up.
The tone in sessions is welcoming and down-to-earth. Dani offers a space to talk through difficult feelings and to notice strengths that can help with recovery and change. People who want a supportive, straightforward counsellor may find this approach a good fit.
Dani believes people know their stories best and brings a respectful, non-judgemental stance to sessions. She aims to support and empower clients as they take the first steps towards change. The work is collaborative and paced to suit each person's needs.
Her practice also covers a wide range of related issues including self-esteem, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and career stress. She lists neurodiversity and attachment matters among her focus areas, as well as longer-term conditions such as chronic pain and comorbidity.
Dani uses a blend of practical approaches in therapy. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions aim to build skills, clarify values and make small changes that add up.
The tone in sessions is welcoming and down-to-earth. Dani offers a space to talk through difficult feelings and to notice strengths that can help with recovery and change. People who want a supportive, straightforward counsellor may find this approach a good fit.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what really matters to them and take small, value-driven actions even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practising practical strategies to change them, which can suit anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people recognise and repair ways of relating that cause pain or distance.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with the client to try different methods and agree what feels most useful for their goals and preferences. That collaborative search helps tailor sessions to each person's needs rather than assuming a single method will fit everyone.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and fewer barriers around travel. Online work can make brief check-ins possible on a lunch break or allow someone to join from a different region, so international clients can be supported. The biography does not list specific session formats, so check current options before booking to confirm how sessions are delivered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Dani works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief, along with self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and addiction-related difficulties.
What is the therapeutic style in sessions?
The style is collaborative and straightforward, with emphasis on listening, building skills and helping clients connect with their values to guide change.
What background and experience does Dani have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience supporting people with common and complex life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Dani holds the NCPS credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Dani accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.