A space to make sense of your experiences, without judgement.
Online counselling across the UK, LGBTQ+ affirming, Neurodivergence, Addiction and Trauma support.
Whether you're living with anxiety, trauma, addiction, neurodiversity or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, counselling offers a space where you don't have to carry it on your own.
Hello, and thank you for being here.
You may have come here because you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply not quite yourself. Maybe something has happened that you're struggling to make sense of, or perhaps you've been carrying things for a long time and have reached a point where you'd like some support.
You might not even be completely sure why you're looking for counselling yet. That's okay too.
Whatever has brought you here, we can start from where you are and take things at a pace that feels right for you.
A safe affirming space to be yourself.
I know that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. You might be wondering whether you'll know what to say, whether you'll feel understood, or whether therapy is even right for you.
My aim is to create a space where you don't have to have everything figured out before we begin.
It's a space where we can gently explore what's happening in your life, make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and work towards greater self-understanding, stability, and connection.
Whether you're healing from trauma, exploring your identity, or trying to find a different relationship with substances or behaviours, we can work together in a way that feels respectful and grounded.
You don't have to fit into a box
Counselling with me isn't about trying to fit you into a particular approach or telling you how you should feel.
Some sessions might be about what's happening right now. Others might involve understanding trauma, your nervous system or patterns you've noticed. Sometimes we'll laugh. Sometimes things might feel uncomfortable or messy. And sometimes we'll simply sit with something that doesn't have an easy answer.
We'll work it out together.
You might be experiencing:
Neurodivergence
Understanding yourself, ADHD, autism, overwhelm, masking and the exhaustion of trying to fit into a world that doesn't always accommodate you.
LGBTQIA+ experiences
A space to explore identity, relationships, minority stress, coming out, polyamory and the impact of feeling unable to be fully yourself.
Trauma & Anxiety
Understanding hypervigilance, feeling constantly on edge, emotional overwhelm, difficult experiences and the ways your nervous system may have learned to protect you.
Addiction & Substance use
Exploring your relationship with alcohol or substances, what they may be helping you cope with, and what might be happening underneath the behaviour.
I'm Danielle.
I'm a qualified counsellor offering online counselling to adults across the UK.
My counselling training began with a Foundation Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy through Plymouth University, where I developed a particular interest in addiction and the impact it can have on individuals and the people around them.
It was also during my counselling training that I began to understand my own neurodivergence. Finding my neurodivergent identity was an important part of understanding myself and my experiences, and it has continued to shape the way I think about difference, overwhelm, communication and the ways people experience the world. Alongside my professional knowledge, this lived experience helps me to understand some of the challenges neurodivergent clients may face, while recognising that everyone's experience of neurodivergence is different.
I also have lived experience of being part of the LGBTQ+ community. I have experienced minority stress and understand some of the complexities that can come with growing up and finding your identity within a world where you may not always feel represented, understood or accepted. This experience informs my LGBTQ+ affirming practice and the importance I place on creating a space where you don't have to explain or defend who you are.
Alongside my counselling training, I worked as a care assistant supporting adults living with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health difficulties and those receiving end-of-life care. These experiences gave me a deeper understanding of how differently people can experience life's challenges and reinforced the importance of compassion, patience and meeting each person as an individual.
My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, which means I adapt the way we work to suit you rather than expecting you to fit into one particular approach. Some sessions might involve talking through what's been happening in your life, while others might involve understanding your nervous system, making sense of trauma responses, or gently exploring patterns that no longer feel helpful. We might laugh, sit with difficult feelings, explore things that have happened in the past, or simply make sense of what's going on for you right now.
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, bereavement, LGBTQ+ related experiences and neurodivergence. I aim to create a space where you can be yourself without having to mask, perform or have everything figured out before you arrive.
Above all, I believe counselling is about working together. You don't need to know exactly what's wrong or have the right words before we begin. We can start wherever you are and, together, make sense of your experiences and work towards a way of living that feels more connected and authentic to you.
Taking the First Step
Ready When You Are
If you're ready to take the next step, I'd be happy to hear from you.
I offer a free 20-minute consultation by Zoom or telephone. It's an opportunity for us to talk about what has brought you to counselling, answer any questions you may have, and help you decide whether working together feels like the right fit.
If you choose to continue, counselling sessions are £50 for 50 minutes and are available on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
As I work online with clients across the UK, you can attend sessions from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Many people find online counselling offers greater flexibility, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family life or other commitments.
I also offer concessionary rates for people on a low income and for student counsellors. Please feel free to ask if this applies to you.