- Integrative methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Art and play therapy
About Dana
Dana Wester is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults, children and adolescents, and supports parents facing concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship difficulties.
Dana takes an integrative approach and uses several practical methods to suit different needs. She draws on person-centred listening alongside cognitive-behavioural ideas, mindfulness and creative tools such as art and play. This variety helps when one way of working alone is not enough.
Sessions are focused on what is happening now and on clear steps a person can try between meetings. She helps people name difficult feelings, practise new responses, and test small changes that reduce tension and conflict. For parents, she offers ways to manage the emotional load that comes with raising children.
Her experience includes work with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, eating concerns, sexual identity and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with body image, attachment and communication problems. Dana often combines talking with hands-on activities, especially when words are hard to find.
People meet her to reduce overwhelming feelings, handle recurring anger, rebuild trust in relationships, or manage long-term stress. She asks about each person's goals and adapts the mix of methods to match those aims. The focus stays practical: clearer thinking, steadier moods, and safer ways of expressing strong feelings.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
She uses a mix of approaches that suit different issues. Person-centred work focuses on listening and building understanding; it helps people feel heard and more able to reflect on their reactions. Cognitive-behavioural techniques look at patterns of thought and behaviour and teach practical skills for reducing anxiety, managing anger and changing unhelpful habits. Mindfulness practices train simple attention and grounding skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional control.Finding the right fit is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try a few methods, and adjust the approach based on what helps most. This means the plan can change as progress is made and new problems appear.
Confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or using audio-only when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises for remote sessions so the work stays practical and centred on the client’s goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative style combining person-centred listening with practical techniques like CBT, mindfulness and creative methods such as art and play.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Dana has eight years of professional work experience with adults, children, adolescents and parents.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.