- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- CBT and mindfulness
About Dana
Dana Wester is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults and has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and issues around sexual identity and self-esteem. Dana also lists support for parenting concerns and a range of life changes.
She describes an integrative approach that draws on several methods. Dana uses person-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. She also offers creative methods such as art therapy, play therapy and sand therapy when these suit a person's needs.
In sessions she focuses on what a person is experiencing now and what practical steps might help. Conversations are straightforward and aim to identify small changes that reduce stress or clarify decisions. She encourages people to name what feels difficult and to notice what helps between sessions.
Dana has worked with adults across a variety of issues including eating-related concerns, attachment and abandonment themes, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with intimacy-related struggles, career pressures and ADHD-related challenges.
Her practice uses person-centred values and evidence-based techniques to respond to the issue at hand. People are invited to set goals and review progress at a practical pace. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches used and how online sessions can fit
Many of Dana's listed methods are practical and goal-focused. Cognitive behavioural techniques help people notice patterns of thought and try small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness practices focus on simple attention exercises and ways to reduce reactivity to stress, which can be useful for panic and ongoing worry.She also uses creative methods such as art therapy and sand or play approaches to access feelings that are hard to put into words. These can help when trauma, attachment wounds or identity issues make direct conversation feel difficult.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dana will discuss options with the client and test what helps, adjusting methods based on their needs, goals and preferences so the plan is collaborative rather than fixed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography did not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work or busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about which formats are offered to match practical circumstances and daily rhythms.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dana works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, identity and parenting concerns among other challenges listed in her profile.
What is her style of counselling?
She uses an integrative style blending person-centred listening with approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and creative therapies depending on the client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults and has experience with children, adolescents and parents as noted in her background.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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