Danny Byrne, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

CBT techniques
Client-centred work
Attachment focus

About Danny

Danny Byrne is a BACP counsellor with eight years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and addictive patterns. He describes his style as down-to-earth and practical, avoiding jargon and judgement.

Danny uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. He draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to offer practical tools and structure. He also uses client-centred ideas to focus on listening and understanding, and attachment-based thinking when past relationships affect present life.

Sessions focus on clear, everyday strategies. That can mean learning ways to calm the nervous system, spotting and changing unhelpful cycles, or practicing skills to speak up and set boundaries. Conversations aim to be straightforward, not theoretical.

Danny notes that people often feel relief from having someone honest to talk with who recognises their strengths. He works with issues around grief, self-esteem, intimacy, career strain, ADHD and more complex presentations such as co-morbidity and attachment concerns.

Practical arrangements are important to him. He offers flexible session times to fit life commitments and a subscription billing model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to match with him and then schedule a first session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based thinking pays attention to how past relationships affect present feelings and behaviours. Online sessions can be used to notice patterns in connections and to practise different ways of relating in everyday life.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on practical tools to change thoughts and actions that keep problems going. In online sessions this can mean working through short exercises, setting small behavioural experiments, and using written worksheets between meetings.

Client-centred work emphasises listening and understanding the person in front of the counsellor. Even remotely, this approach aims to make sessions feel like a real conversation where the client’s perspective guides the work.

Finding the best approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what the client prefers and what helps. That conversation is part of the early sessions rather than something decided in advance.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. Since the biography does not list specific session formats here, please confirm current options before booking. The emphasis is on making therapy manageable within day-to-day life rather than on any particular format.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he work with?

Danny works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem and ADHD among others.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He describes his style as down-to-earth and practical, using clear conversation and straightforward strategies rather than clinical jargon.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years' experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, trauma and addictive patterns.

What are his professional credentials and location?

Danny is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats does he offer?

The biography notes flexible session times and a variety of session options. Please confirm current session formats before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.