About me
Hi I’m Dan a BACP registered Counsellor working with compassion and acceptance-based approaches for a range of issues. My approach is informed by a decade long interest in Psychology, first completing my BSc in Psychology and then training as an Integrative Counsellor whilst working as an Information Analyst within the National Health Service.
I aim to strike a balance between practical solutions to help you manage symptoms in the moment, whilst also being curious about ‘Why’ certain feelings could be showing up in your unique circumstance. This can involve reflecting on you truly feel about what’s happening in your life and coming to terms with any underlying feelings you may have ‘pushed aside’, perhaps because it’s felt safer to do so.
Our nervous systems are constantly talking to us, giving us signals about perceived safety and danger. Just as we might find ourselves feeling relaxed after a holiday, we can equally find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and anxious when we can’t see a clear way through our situation. One choice that we always have, is how we relate to ourselves, and the dialogue we tell ourselves about our experience. Making sense of our experience can be the first step to finding a way through challenging times and I’m here to help you do that.
My practice isn’t about wallowing in the past or living for the future. It’s about providing a non-judgemental space that feels safe for you to explore what’s going on for you. I’m not here to tell you what you ‘should’ think or do about any given situation. I’ll encourage you to reconnect with yourself, extend yourself some grace, and work with your feelings compassionately so you can make informed choices about what to do next.
I’m happy to work together in a way that suits you, whether that is Online, face to face or a mix of both. You can find out more about me by visiting my Instagram page, linked under 'Social' on the right hand side of this page.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Queen Mary University)
- Online Counselling (Open University)
- Counselling for Sight Loss (RNIB)
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
£50.00 per session
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Further information
I currently offer In Person sessions in Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6, and a walk and talk service in the surrounding area. Remote/Online sessions are carried out via Zoom.
So that you can decide if i am the right Counsellor for you, I offer a free 20 minute introductory Session, which will take place via Zoom. We can organise this after you reach out to me.
After this, Sessions last for 50 minutes and are £50 per session.
