Dana Wester, BACP

Dana Wester is a BACP-credentialed therapist working in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience supporting adults, children, adolescents, and parents. As an integrative practitioner, she draws on a range of therapeutic methods - including person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), art therapy, solution-focused work, play therapy, sand therapy, mindfulness, and gestalt - to tailor sessions to each person’s emotional needs and circumstances. BACP denotes membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a widely recognised professional body in the UK that reflects training and ethical standards.

Dana has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, depression, self-esteem and identity struggles, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, eating disorders, sexual identity questions, relationship and parenting difficulties, and other life challenges. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. The client is central to the work, and Dana emphasises acceptance and collaboration as clients take steps toward greater wellbeing. Seeking change can be courageous, and Dana provides steady professional support throughout that process.

Therapeutic approaches and the benefits of online care

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and shifting responses. Person-centred therapy focuses on the individual’s own capacity for growth by offering empathy, unconditional positive regard, and reflective listening - an approach that supports self-esteem, identity work, and relationship concerns. Mindfulness-based techniques encourage present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and emotions, helping with stress regulation and coping during difficult periods.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dana works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds. The aim is to tailor therapy so it feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals across distances. These options support continuity of care, scheduling convenience, and a range of communication styles so people can choose the format that suits them best.