Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Anorexia nervosa (AN) - purging subtype
Anorexia nervosa (AN) - restrictive subtype
Anxiety
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Bulimia nervosa (BN)
Burnout
Carer support
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Depression
Dissociative disorder
Domestic abuse
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
End of relationship difficulties
Gender identity concerns
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neurodiversity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other eating disorder
Other habit and impulse disorders
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Trichotillomania
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Danielle Mcdowall

 
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

A CBT therapist who thinks and works outside the box to help you to achieve your goals in a safe, supportive, non judgemental space. It's time for us to take control back from the mind bully!

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Languages

English

About me

My approach is rooted in compassion and driven by goals, guiding you on your path to recovery. I believe that nurturing our mental well-being is essential, empowering us to be our best selves and lead fulfilling lives. I specialise in working with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders. I also integrate third-wave approaches such as mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to offer you a comprehensive and tailored experience. I’m also trained in delivering specialist therapies for eating disorders. My personal mental health journey gives me unique insight, fostering honest yet empathetic sessions. With extensive experience in mental health settings since age 16, I qualified as a CBT therapist in 2018. I continually develop my skills and maintain competence through CPD and supervision. I'm fully BABCP accredited, adhering to high ethical standards. Being a Neurodiversity Lead in my current role and neurodiverse myself, I pride myself on offering neuroaffirming therapeutic experiences. I'm here to support you at any stage—exploring, understanding, or pursuing diagnosis. I start therapy with initial "get to know you" sessions that are key to understanding your unique needs and learning style, ensuring sessions fit with how your brain processes information. I deeply understand the exhaustion of "masking," so it's important for me to prioritise creating a safe space where you can truly be yourself. My core principles: "I will never ask you to do something that...": 1. I would not be prepared to do myself. 2. I haven't already done with past clients. 3. I wouldn't do first/do with you, so we can observe what happens TOGETHER. This builds trust and confidence. Remember that setbacks are okay too – they're learning opportunities for us to explore and problem-solve as a team. I'm with you at every step of your recovery and I’m looking forward to joining your well-being journey.

Area I can help with

Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Anorexia nervosa (AN) - purging subtype
Anorexia nervosa (AN) - restrictive subtype
Anxiety
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Bulimia nervosa (BN)
Burnout
Carer support
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Depression
Dissociative disorder
Domestic abuse
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
End of relationship difficulties
Gender identity concerns
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neurodiversity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other eating disorder
Other habit and impulse disorders
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Trichotillomania

Types of therapy I offer

Behavioural Activation
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Trans-diagnostic CBT
Person Centred Therapy
Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment in Adults (MANTRA)
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Therapy (CT)
Motivational Interviewing
Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders (CFT-E)
Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT)
Full Psychological Assessments (60-90 minute)

Qualifications

south london and maudsley NHS
MANTRA
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2025 - present
CREDO online
CBT-E for eating disorders
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2025 - present
BABCP
full accreditation - 170472
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2020 - present

Work experience

NHS specialist community eating disorders
senior CBT therapist
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2024 - present
NHS talking therapies Hertfordshire and London
senior CBT therapist
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2022 - 2024
hertfordshire talking therapies
CBT therapist
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2017 - 2022

Education

SLAM NHS trust
MANTRA therapy
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2024 - 2025
CREDO online
CBT-E for eating disorders
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2024 - 2025
UEA
PgDip in High intensity CBT interventions
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2017 - 2018