- Stress and anxiety
- Gender identity
- Autism support
About Danny
Danny Ashen is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence, and those facing changes in work, relationships or health. Danny also supports people with LGBT concerns and relationship questions. He uses practical conversation to help people feel clearer about what matters next.
He has particular experience around gender identity and autism, and this informs how he talks about identity, social differences and day-to-day coping. In sessions he helps people name what feels stuck and tries straightforward ways to test new behaviours. Sessions focus on small steps you can try between meetings and on noticing what helps or hinders progress.
Danny pays attention to attachment and how early relationships affect current patterns. He also works with issues such as body image, eating and food-related problems, guilt, shame, isolation and the aftermath of abuse. He can help people thinking about separation, divorce or difficult endings as they consider what comes next.
His way of working is practical and conversational. He encourages clear goals and regular review so people can see what is changing. He discusses different approaches and adapts conversations to suit each person's situation and aims.
To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and book an initial meeting. That first session is used to agree priorities and decide how to proceed, including what sort of work might be most useful.
Approaches and how online sessions can help
Two approaches Danny commonly draws on are cognitive-style work and attachment-focused conversation. Cognitive-style work looks at the thoughts that keep stress and anxiety active and tests small changes in thinking and behaviour. Attachment-focused conversation examines patterns from past relationships and how they shape current connections and reactions.Finding the right approach is usually a joint task. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that suit those aims, and review progress together. The process is collaborative and aims to match techniques to what an individual finds most useful.
Confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or a camera-off conversation if that helps someone engage. Registered or accredited professionals often find ways to adapt sessions so they fit into everyday life without requiring long travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, confidence, relationship questions, LGBT issues and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, autism, body image, and life purpose.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses practical, conversational sessions that identify small steps to try between meetings. Sessions include review of what helps and adjustments to plans.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.