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Dana Hartshorn, BACP

Dana Hartshorn is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Dana

Dana Hartshorn is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation. She brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. Dana works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and identity questions.

She also supports those affected by trauma and abuse and people needing help with eating, self-esteem or grief.

Background and approach

Dana uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on client-centred work to build a respectful, non-judgemental space. Attachment-based ideas help when past relationships affect current ones.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions are shaped together so goals feel useful and realistic. Dana emphasises empathy and empowerment, and she adapts pacing to what each person needs.

She has an interest in eco-therapy and sometimes brings the natural world into conversations about wellbeing. The first meetings focus on understanding what matters most and on small, practical steps. Over time the work aims to increase clarity about feelings, behaviour and relationships.

Dana describes asking for help as a brave move and frames therapy as a collaborative process toward greater authenticity. She offers help in English and accepts clients from outside the UK. Sessions may be held online in several formats to suit different lifestyles and practical needs.

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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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Approaches and online therapy options

Dana commonly combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, low mood and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop healthier ways of relating to others and themselves.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history and preferences and then try methods that feel like a good fit. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial expressions and gestures, phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text-based messaging can support regular check-ins or shorter interactions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or study commitments and to continue work when travel or relocation would otherwise disrupt it.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Dana focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, grief, self-esteem and workplace stress among other areas.

How would Dana describe her approach in sessions?

Her style blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-based ideas, tailoring each session to the person's needs and goals.

What is her background and experience?

Dana has four years of practice and has worked with people coping with historical trauma, attachment difficulties, identity questions and a range of mood and relationship issues.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can I work with Dana if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.