Dana Hartshorn

Dana Hartshorn, BACP, is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She combines person-centred work with elements of attachment theory and cognitive behavioural therapy to help people manage day-to-day struggles. Her approach seeks to make therapy approachable and practical for busy lives.

She has four years of clinical experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and low mood. She also helps with relationship and family concerns, identity and gender questions, disordered eating, and recovery from past trauma. Anger and grief are among the issues she regularly addresses. Dana tailors sessions to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

In sessions she aims to be warm and non-judgemental. She listens and reflects, then helps people set small, manageable goals. The work often includes looking at how early attachments influence current relationships and trying out different ways of thinking and behaving.

Dana has an interest in eco-therapy and sometimes brings attention to a person’s surroundings and relationship with nature. This can help people feel more grounded and notice how environment and mood connect. She emphasises collaboration so clients help shape what happens in therapy.

Asking for help is framed as a brave step. Dana encourages people to build self-understanding and move towards a life that feels more authentic and satisfying. To begin, people are invited to complete a short questionnaire and arrange a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Dana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choose actions that match their values to build a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people understand and change how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dana will discuss different methods and help decide what fits someone’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative, and adjustments are made as therapy progresses to better match what helps most.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or communication without being on camera if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these flexible arrangements to help clients maintain continuity of care while managing everyday commitments.