Danielle Montano

BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom

Humanistic counsellor guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP, NCPS

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 389145; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS21-00850

Experience

10 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivation focused
   • Mindfulness tools
   • Evidence-informed approaches

   About Danielle

   Danielle Montano is a counsellor who blends humanistic values with practical therapy approaches. She is a BACP member and holds NCPS accreditation. Danielle draws on a decade of experience to help people make clearer choices about their lives.

   She begins by listening to how you see the world. That helps her understand what matters to you and what gets in the way. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and to support decisions that feel right for each person.

   Danielle uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment and client-centred ways of working. Motivational Interviewing also informs her style when helping people resolve mixed feelings and find motivation for change. The mix is adjusted to your concerns and pace.

   Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Humanistic Counselling and a Master of Science in Psychology. She is also a mindfulness practitioner and a certified life coach, which she uses to bring practical tools into sessions.

   People come to Danielle for common problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and relationship or intimacy issues. She also supports concerns around addiction, eating and body image, ADHD, grief and career strain. Work in sessions focuses on real-life steps and clearer thinking.

   To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to the therapist's schedule. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

   Danielle draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings and find personal reasons to change, using open questions and reflective listening to build momentum. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and encourage committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships, helping people notice how early bonds shape current reactions and connections.
   
   Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Danielle will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between commitments. It can also suit shorter check-ins when needed or conversations that do not require being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the chosen approaches to the online setting so you can practise new skills and test small changes between sessions.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteem

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   10+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?

   Danielle works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing addiction, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, grief and career challenges.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is humanistic and client-centred, emphasising listening and respect for autonomy. She combines motivational work with practical strategies to help people make decisions and take steps they feel ready for.

   What is her background and experience?

   She has around 10 years of experience and brings a mix of counselling and psychology study to her work. Her training includes a BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling and an MSc in Psychology.

   Which professional registrations does she hold and where is she based?

   She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is accredited with NCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

   Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.

   What session formats are offered?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not listed here.

   How much do sessions cost?

   Cost varies with location and the therapist's schedule; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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