Dana Wester , BACP

Dana Wester is a BACP-accredited integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience working with adults, children, adolescents and parents. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates a recognised accreditation within the UK. She brings a flexible, client-focused approach that adapts to each person’s needs and stage of life.

As an integrative practitioner, Dana combines a range of therapeutic methods including person-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), art therapy, solution-focused techniques, play therapy, sand therapy, mindfulness and Gestalt approaches to address emotional and psychological needs. This variety allows her to tailor sessions to the individual, using practical strategies alongside creative and reflective methods.

Dana has experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, depression, self-esteem and identity concerns, suicidal ideation and self-harm, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, eating disorders, sexual identity questions, relationship and parenting challenges. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where the client remains central to the therapeutic process. Taking the first step toward change can take courage, and Dana offers steady, compassionate support for those seeking a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Dana Wester draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques to support clients in an online setting. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. Mindfulness practices teach present-moment awareness and simple exercises that can help manage emotional reactivity, intrusive thoughts and ongoing stress. Person-centred work emphasises a collaborative and empathic relationship, giving clients space to explore identity, self-esteem and relational concerns while feeling accepted and understood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dana works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Dana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy lives and to connect across distances. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and allow people to continue therapy during transitions, travel or when in-person sessions are not possible, while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.