About me
You might look like you're coping. But inside, things may feel very different.
Perhaps anxiety is taking over, your relationship is changing, or you're finding parenthood harder than you expected. You may be coping on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, lost or unsure of yourself. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
I'm Dalia, a Therapeutic Counsellor offering individual counselling in Maidenhead and online. I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation so we can talk briefly about what you're looking for and whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
A space where you don't have to have all the answers
For some people, asking for help can feel uncomfortable. You may be used to dealing with things yourself, putting other people first or simply getting on with it.
You might not even know what you need from counselling.
That's okay.
My role is not to judge you, tell you what you should do or expect you to have everything figured out. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly about what's happening and begin to make sense of things at your own pace.
Divorce and separation
The end of a relationship can bring grief, anger, uncertainty and a loss of confidence or direction. If children are involved, you may also be trying to manage your own emotions while continuing to be the parent you want to be.
Counselling can give you somewhere to process what has happened and think about what comes next.
Parenting and becoming a parent
Having children can change almost every part of life — your relationships, identity, routines and sense of responsibility.
You may be struggling with the pressure of being a parent, feeling overwhelmed, difficulties in your relationship, loss of independence or uncertainty about whether you're doing enough.
Postnatal difficulties can affect both mothers and fathers. Anxiety, low mood, exhaustion, feeling disconnected or not feeling like yourself can be difficult to talk about, particularly when you feel you are supposed to be enjoying this time.
You don't have to struggle alone.
You might come to counselling because you are:
* Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or constantly on edge
* Overthinking or struggling to switch off
* Going through divorce or separation
* Finding parenting difficult or questioning yourself as a parent
* Adjusting to becoming a mother or father
* Experiencing postnatal anxiety, low mood or emotional difficulties
* Struggling with changes in your relationship or family life
* Dealing with grief or loss
* Feeling stuck, lost or unsure what comes next
* Finding that you no longer feel like yourself
How I work
I work in a person-centred way, which means I will listen carefully to what matters to you and support you without judgement or pressure.
There is no expectation that you arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about. We can start with whatever feels most important to you and work from there.
My aim is to help you feel heard, understand what you are experiencing and create space to explore what might help.
Taking the first step
Making the first contact can sometimes be the hardest part.
You don't need to know exactly what to say. You can simply tell me a little about what has been happening and what has prompted you to consider counselling.
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation so that we can briefly talk about what you're looking for and whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
I offer individual counselling to both men and women, in Maidenhead and online, with flexible daytime and evening appointments.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person-Centred), CPCAB; BACP-approved
BA (Hons) Business Management, University of Wales, Cardiff
Professional Registration & Ethics
Registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Adheres to the BACP Ethical Framework (confidentiality and professional boundaries)
Regular clinical supervision
Experience
Counselling adults from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
Volunteering with a well-established local charitable counselling organisation
Prior corporate and childcare roles informing a grounded, relational approach
Ongoing Development
Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) to support safe, reflective, and ethical practice
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free initial consultation
A complimentary 15-minute telephone consultation gives us an opportunity to briefly discuss what brings you to counselling, answer any questions and see whether we might be a good fit.
Sessions
Individual counselling sessions are 55 minutes and cost £55. Payment can be made by cash or bank transfer and is due at least 8 hours before your scheduled session.
Cancellations
I kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or rearrange a session. Late cancellations or missed appointments may be charged at the full session fee.
Online or in-person
Sessions are available online via Microsoft Teams or in person at my private counselling room at Maidenhead Community Centre, with free parking available.
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