Danny Ashen, BACP

Danny Ashen is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years of professional experience and concentrates on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for people who are nervous about asking for help.

He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult feelings. Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and finding practical ways to feel steadier day to day. He works collaboratively to set small, achievable goals and builds on what already works in a person’s life.

Danny also brings particular experience with gender identity questions and autistic spectrum needs. He has supported people dealing with body image, separation and divorce, eating and food-related issues, and recovery after sexual assault or abuse. Other areas include attachment concerns, guilt and shame, loneliness and navigating prejudice and discrimination.

The approach is flexible and rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Conversations may look at patterns in relationships, ways of managing anxiety, and steps to improve self-worth. Danny aims to keep language plain and sessions practical so changes feel realistic.

He works in the United Kingdom and conducts therapy in English. If someone is unsure whether his style fits, he encourages a short initial conversation to see if it feels right before committing to further sessions.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can include approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thinking, and approaches that look at patterns in relationships and behaviour. Cognitive-style methods aim to identify and reframe thoughts that increase anxiety or self-doubt, helping people try different responses in everyday situations. Relationship-focused approaches look at attachment patterns and communication habits to reduce conflict and improve closeness where that is a goal.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That means testing what helps, adjusting the plan, and agreeing on practical steps together rather than following a fixed programme.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions more easily around work, study or childcare, and reducing travel time so check-ins are simpler to keep. If you need clarity on session formats, please confirm current options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain regular contact with a therapist and make steady progress without rearranging their whole day.