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Danny Ashen

Danny Ashen, BACP

BACP counsellor - anxiety and LGBT concerns

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 409039
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Gender identity
  • Autism focus

About Danny

Danny Ashen is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Danny also focusses on gender identity issues and autism, and supports people facing related challenges such as isolation and prejudice.

He offers straightforward sessions that focus on what the client brings. Conversations tend to centre on immediate problems and practical ways to manage them. Danny helps people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour, and tries out approaches that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

His work often addresses feelings of shame, guilt and emptiness, and difficulties after separation or sexual trauma. He can talk through concerns about body image, eating, self-harm and recovery from domestic violence. He also supports people dealing with attachment wounds and finding purpose after big life changes.

Danny uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and to suggest exercises between meetings. He encourages clear goals and small steps so progress can be noticed in everyday life. Sessions are intended to be practical and to build skills for managing anxiety and social difficulties.

People who prefer direct, plain-speaking support may find his approach helpful. To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques here aim to offer clear steps people can use between sessions. One common approach is cognitive work that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests them in day-to-day situations; this can help with anxiety and negative self-beliefs. Another often-used approach focuses on developing practical coping skills and behaviours, teaching short exercises that reduce stress and improve how someone manages social situations or relationship strain.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different ways of working and agree collaboratively which approaches to try. That plan can change as goals and needs become clearer, and the client helps shape which techniques feel most useful.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions fit more easily into a busy day, allow quicker follow-ups, and remove travel time. Others choose a shorter check-in or a non-video call when they need less screen time or a quieter setup. Discussing practical preferences during the first meeting helps make sessions fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

Danny works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, body image and recovery from sexual assault.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational work to help people notice unhelpful patterns. Sessions often include goal-setting and exercises to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working with clients in counselling settings. That experience includes work with gender identity concerns and autism.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided through the site.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.

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