About me
It can be hard to name what’s going on.
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, lost, or like something inside you just doesn’t feel right anymore.
Maybe you've been carrying things for a while - self-doubt, anxiety, old wounds - without a clear way forward.
You might be wondering: “Why do I feel like this? Will I always feel stuck?”
If any of that sounds familiar - you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
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I offer therapy that’s grounded, relational, and real.
A space where you don’t have to perform, explain everything, or be “on.”
Just somewhere you can be met as you are - gently, honestly, and at your pace.
How I Work
I’m here to walk with you - as we explore what’s feeling stuck and what’s calling for change.
What I bring is presence, steadiness, and the willingness to sit with you - fully.
Therapy with me is collaborative. We explore what feels stuck, what hurts, and what’s asking to shift.
I’ll bring reflection, patience, and - when helpful - practical resources to support you:
- Breath awareness
- Grounding practices
- Mindfulness and self-compassion
- Tools that help you feel more anchored and supported between sessions
There’s no agenda or pressure - just a shared space where you can begin reconnecting with what feels most true for you.
Who I Work With
I often support people who are:
- Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or burnt out
- Stuck in patterns of overthinking or self-criticism
- Carrying the impact of childhood trauma or difficult relationships
- Struggling with identity, purpose, or low self-worth
- From South Asian or culturally complex backgrounds, wanting to feel understood without having to explain everything
What Therapy Might Involve
Every client brings something different, but these are some of the themes we may explore:
Emotional & Cognitive Work
- Unpacking self-judgement with compassion
- Exploring and loosening limiting beliefs
- Understanding how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected
- Developing deeper awareness and mindfulness
Embodied & Relational Work
- Learning to feel safely and more fully in your body
- Learning to trust your body’s natural wisdom
- Making sense of attachment patterns and how they impact your relationships
- Letting go of protective patterns that now keep you stuck
Integration & Change
- Developing inner resources and tools to support you through difficult moments
- Making sense of how the past shows up in the present
- Discovering new ways of being that feel more aligned and honest
All of this happens within a supportive relationship - one where you can be real, bring your messiness, and be met with care.
Next Steps:
You don’t need to have it all figured out before reaching out.
This is just a space to see what support might look like - and whether I feel like the right fit for you.
You can:
Book a free 30-minute call (phone or video)
Or book a £10 in-person intro session
Book directly:
Book your free 30-minute call here:
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https://calendly.com/realtalksupport/introductory-call
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Or
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click “Email Me” if you’d rather message first or book an in-person intro.
I usually reply within 24 hours on weekdays.
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When you’re ready to reach out - I’ll be here to meet you.
Dan
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Training, qualifications & experience
Alongside my BACP Accredited counselling diploma, I’ve continued to deepen my work through trauma-informed and somatic-based training
Professional training:
- Accredited BACP Integrative Counselling Diploma
- Somatic Trauma Therapy (Ongoing)
- Grief & Loss Awareness
- Social Anxiety & Neuroscience
- Counselling Diploma Certificate
- Counselling Skills Certificate
Experience:
- Founder and Clinical Director of realtalk psychotherapy. - A compassionate, courageously honest and down to earth therapy service.
- Mindset Specialist for the Complete Health Rewire Programme - A holistic wellbeing programme lead by @theindianbodycoach (Instagram). Providing Solution focussed sessions to members.
- Freelance Therapist for Murray Hall Community Trust
- Volunteer Therapist for St. Martin's Counselling Service
- Specialist Mental Health Mentor
- Mental Health Support Worker
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Reach out:
Contact:
If you send me a message I'll respond to setup a call:
07405 221 011
To book an introductory call directly:
https://calendly.com/realtalksupport/introductory-call
Website:
www.realtalksupport.com
Email:
daniel@realtalksupport.com
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No pressure- just an open invitation to connect.
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
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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Weekend sessions are available by request.
Further information
Frequently Asked Questions:
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What's my approach to therapy?
I offer an integrative, relational approach - grounded in the belief that real change happens through connection. Connection to yourself, to your body, to your truth - not just through talking, but through deeper awareness.
I often support people navigating anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, and relationship struggles.
Whether you're trying to make sense of the past, manage overwhelming emotions, or feel more like yourself again, therapy can be a space to pause, reflect, and shift.
My work is rooted in Gestalt therapy, which explores how the past may still be shaping your present, and brings attention to what’s happening in the here and now - in your thoughts, your body, your relationships.
I also draw from:
- Person-Centred therapy
- Mindfulness and somatic approaches
- CBT (when practical tools are helpful)
- Eastern philosophy (when it resonates for you)
It’s not one-size-fits-all. We’ll work in a way that fits you.
This is a space to explore - at your pace - what’s underneath the stuckness.
To feel more choice, more clarity, and more connection with who you are.
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Are the sessions confidential?
Yes- what you share in therapy is kept confidential.
There are very few exceptions to this, such as if there’s a serious concern about your safety or someone else’s, and I would always aim to speak with you about this first, wherever possible.
I also reflect on my work with a clinical supervisor to ensure you’re receiving the best support- but your identity remains fully protected in those conversations.
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How does payment work?
I offer a free 30-minute introductory call via phone or video, so you can get a feel for how I work and whether it feels like the right fit.
If you'd prefer to meet in person for this initial chat, there’s a small £10 charge to cover the room cost.
If we choose to continue, sessions are £45 and last 50 minutes. Payment is made by bank transfer before each session.
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Can I see you in person or online?
Yes- you can choose to work with me in person, online, or by phone.
Once your session is confirmed, I’ll send you all the details, including directions and parking info if we’re meeting in person.
For online sessions, we’ll connect via Google Meet. I’ll send a secure link to your email each week before our session.
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Phone:
(Happy to receive a Whatsapp or Text Message and I'll respond to setup an intro session)
07405 221 011
Email:
(Feel free to send me an email and I'll respond to setup an intro session)
daniel@realtalksupport.com
