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Danny Byrne

Danny Byrne, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 8+ years of experience

Empathic, practical counselling for life change

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  • Down-to-earth style
  • Practical tools
  • BACP credential

About Danny

Danny Byrne is a counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) credential and eight years' experience. He works in a straightforward, non-judgemental way to help people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain and addictive patterns. He aims to offer practical tools alongside listening and personal understanding.

Danny uses structured techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to bring clarity and small, achievable changes. He also draws on client-centred principles to create an empathic space where people can be heard. His background includes supporting people through grief, career changes, parenting stress and midlife transitions, among other concerns.

Sessions focus on working out what helps for each person. That may mean learning simple skills to manage anxiety, spotting patterns that keep problems going, or finding ways to rebuild confidence after loss. Danny describes his style as honest and down-to-earth, avoiding jargon and keeping language plain.

He has particular experience with topics such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, and eating and sleeping problems. Additional areas Danny attends to include attachment difficulties, body image, caregiving stress and complex relationship dynamics. This range comes from eight years of practice and varied client work.

Danny accepts clients in the United Kingdom and works with people internationally in English. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging sessions that fit around their lives.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How his approaches work for online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how early relationships shape current patterns. It focuses on emotional connection and exploring how past bonds affect trust, intimacy and reactions to stress. This can help when relationship difficulties, abandonment or attachment issues are part of what feels stuck.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches tools for easing anxiety, lifting low mood or tackling compulsive patterns. Clients often use CBT techniques between sessions to build momentum.

Danny aims to work collaboratively to find the best fit. He will talk through goals, try approaches that suit the person's needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Deciding which method to use is part of the therapeutic process rather than a fixed choice up front.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit therapy around work or family life, avoid travel time and choose quieter moments for check-ins. Online work can also make it easier to maintain regular appointments during busy periods.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Danny supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions, plus related concerns such as grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain and career change.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a down-to-earth, non-judgemental way that combines practical techniques with empathic listening. Expect plain language and focused conversation rather than clinical jargon.

What background and experience does he have?

He has eight years of clinical experience working across a range of presenting issues including ADHD, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is BACP registered and practises from the United Kingdom.

What languages are supported and can international clients attend?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific ongoing options on this page.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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