Danielle (Dani) O'Connor , NCPS

Danielle (Dani) O'Connor is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training in counselling practice. She specializes in supporting people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, experiences of trauma and abuse, and the complex process of coping with grief and loss.

Danielle approaches each person as the expert of their own life, drawing attention to existing strengths and resilience as the foundation for change. She emphasizes that reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward a more satisfying and manageable life, and she aims to offer steady support and empowerment through that process. Clients can expect a warm, welcoming space to explore the feelings and situations that brought them to therapy.

Her style centers on collaboration and respect, helping clients identify practical strategies and personal values that guide recovery and growth. Danielle works to create conditions where clients feel heard and understood while developing tools to manage current challenges and move toward what matters most to them.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions and Support

Danielle often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to inform her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that align with those values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating formed in close relationships and helps individuals understand and reshape those patterns to improve current relationships and emotional safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Danielle works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients are invited to discuss what feels most helpful and to adjust the approach as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the format that best supports progress with a licensed professional.