Dana Hartshorn

Dana Hartshorn is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people on eating and food-related concerns alongside stress, anxiety and relationship issues. She draws on four years of professional experience and blends approaches to match each person's needs. Dana aims to make starting therapy straightforward and respectful.

She uses person-centred ideas to make sessions feel collaborative and calm. Dana also brings in attachment-based thinking to look at how early relationships shape present patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used where practical thinking and values work can help.

Dana describes her style as warm, non-judgemental and empowering. Sessions are shaped around what the person wants to work on, and goals are set together. She pays attention to identity, gender, body image and the impact of past trauma when these arise in conversation.

There is also a personal interest in eco-therapy, which means Dana may invite discussion about how people relate to the wider environment and what that reveals about wellbeing. This can add another angle in sessions when it fits the person's aims.

Asking for help is framed as a brave step. Dana encourages practical changes, clearer self-understanding and kinder self-talk as routes toward a more authentic life. She welcomes people who want to explore eating concerns, mood, anxiety, and relationship patterns.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small steps that match what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that began in early relationships and how they affect current connections; it can help people understand trust, closeness and repeated relationship problems. Client-Centred Therapy is built around a caring, non-judgemental listening style where the person leads the pace and topics in sessions.

Choosing the right approach is often part of starting therapy. Dana works with each person to decide what combination makes sense for their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into busy days and keeping continuity if someone moves or travels. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to choose audio-only contact when video is difficult. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals will help tailor the format and approach so therapy fits into everyday life without promising a particular service.