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Dana Hartshorn, BACP

Dana Hartshorn is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Dana

Dana Hartshorn is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She holds BACP registration, and brings a calm, down-to-earth approach to sessions. Dana focuses on listening first and helping people find the next practical step.

She blends person-centred work with practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches. That means sessions often start by understanding what matters most to the client. Then they try small changes to thoughts, habits or routines that can reduce stress and lift mood.

Background and approach

Dana pays close attention to attachment and relationship patterns. She helps people make sense of past hurts that still affect trust, closeness and intimacy now. This can be useful for people dealing with relationship strain, commitment worries, or feelings of abandonment.

She also supports those facing issues such as anxiety, depression, eating concerns, gender and identity questions, trauma and grief. Sessions are tailored so people can work at a pace that feels manageable. Dana uses compassion and plain language rather than jargon.

Eco-therapy is a particular interest, and she sometimes brings awareness of the natural world into conversations. People who feel stuck or drained by life changes may find this a helpful angle. The aim is to build clearer goals and small, sustainable steps.

Asking for help is described as an act of bravery. Dana focuses on empathy, respect and collaboration to help people move towards a more authentic, balanced life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	391742	February 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Dana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Self esteem
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Body image
Commitment issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Workplace issues

Ways of working Dana names

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How Dana’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters most and take small steps towards those values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck by focusing on actions rather than fighting every difficult thought. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust. Online sessions can be used to gently explore those patterns and try out different ways of relating in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Dana aims to work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean mixing person-centred listening with CBT techniques, or spending more time on attachment issues if that feels relevant. The plan is flexible and reviewed as progress is made.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make contact easier. Video sessions are useful for conversations that need visual cues. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text work well for short check-ins, journalling-style exchanges, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options help people access counselling from different places and at times that suit them.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

Dana works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Other areas include eating difficulties, grief, trauma, self-esteem and workplace stress.

What is the style of therapy like?

Sessions combine a person-centred, empathetic stance with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy. The work is collaborative and focused on small, manageable changes.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

Dana has four years of professional experience working with clients on a variety of concerns. She describes using a blend of person-centred, attachment and cognitive approaches.

What credentials and location are listed?

The profile notes BACP registration and that Dana is based in the United Kingdom. Those are the credential and regional details provided.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy here?

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