Danielle Bottone
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About me
Counselling with me
Nobody is immune from the twists and turns of life, and sometimes these experiences are complex and can leave us feeling stuck. Many of my clients have identified persistent challenges in their life that they want to get to the root of in order to change in some way and move forward.
I support clients to:
- share their experiences at their own pace, acknowledging the associated feelings and root challenges
- explore how their experiences have impacted them in the past and present
- discover what needs to happen in order for change to occur
I offer a unique blended approach of counselling and therapeutic coaching for people who are ready to go deeper and enrich their self awareness. Moving towards a more grounded, confident and aligned version of themselves.
I have a special interest in trauma and intercultural therapy. This means I support clients to understand how distressing life events and generational patterns impact the way we think and make sense of the world, whilst considering cultural context.
My therapeutic style
I have a relaxed and relational therapeutic style. This means that I bring myself to the therapeutic relationship as a human first. I pride myself on being transparent and real with clients. The therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is the foundation and heart of the work, so feeling comfortable is a priority.
Finding the right therapist can be tough, so I offer a free telephone consultation before you book a session to give us an opportunity to discuss needs, and figure out if working together feels like a good fit!
Send me a message or email and we can arrange the best time for me to contact you.
How does counselling with me work?
Online only
- Sessions take place weekly or fortnightly online (video conferencing).
- Sessions last for 50 minutes.
- We will review the work throughout our time together - this is to make sure we are comfortable with the way things are going.
Growing Up Mixed - Online Therapeutic Course for Mixed Women
- An online space for mixed women to explore and process their mixed experience.
- Guided therapeutic exercises specifically amended for mixed women.
- To find out more visit: https://www.journey-on.co.uk/growingupmixed
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Childhood and Society
- Life Coaching Diploma
- iCoN Trauma Training
- ASIST Suicide and Self Harm Training
- Safeguarding Children
- Couples Dynamics & Relationship Counselling Training
- Restorative Practice
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Race Based Trauma Training
- Inter/Trans-generational Trauma Training
- Social Media and Therapy Training
- Shadow Alchemy Training
Therapeutic background
I have worked with individuals and families over the past 10 years in social care settings and then therapeutically when I set up my private practice in 2018.
I have experience working one to one and in groups with clients in counselling settings in London and Kent. I have extensive experience supporting Black and mixed clients who want to understand the impact of their lived experience and deepen their self-awareness.
I prioritise space for clients to explore generational patterns and childhood experiences in the context of culture. Supporting them to understand the potential long term impact of life events and discuss how to overcome them.
I am a registered counsellor specialising in Integrative therapy. I use person centred and psychodynamic approaches to support clients.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and have a degree in Psychology.
Cultural Competence
In addition to identifying as a mixed Black woman, my experience working in diverse communities has supported my understanding of differences in gender, race, age, culture, economic background, religion and sexuality. I have extensive experience supporting clients who are Black and mixed race.
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
£75.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling - Online
From £75 per session
Each session lasts 50 mins
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