Danielle Beck (she/they) is an enthusiastic and passionate Clinical Animal Behaviourist and trauma-informed rehabilitation trainer. They have been helping people to find the best way to help their animals for over 20 years. The primary species Danielle works with are dogs however, due to her background in zoology and work within zoological facilities, she is happy to see both domestic and non-domestic species.

Danielle has a unique ability to break down complex neuroscience into easy-to-explain analogies featuring meerkats and founded a trauma-informed educational resource for caregivers and pet professionals called Control The Meerkat. Danielle offers professional mentoring and support for other pet professionals, particularly those wanting to progress to the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

On a personal level Danielle also lives with a highly stigmatised condition known as Dissociative Identity Disorder, and its through their personal experience of dissociation, recovery from trauma, research, and education into this condition that lead them onto the path of specialising in trauma. They enjoy helping people understand dissociation and how to support other individuals living with dissociative conditions and breaking the stigma around mental health.

Danielle lives with her assistance dogs and often supports others with the training of their dogs for future assistance dog work.