About me
Talking is where therapy starts. Change is where it leads.
You can't change what you don't understand, but understanding is only the beginning.
We all develop ways of coping. Some help us move through life; others quietly keep us stuck. They influence our relationships, the way we respond to stress, the expectations we place on ourselves, and sometimes even the way we see who we are.
I don't believe people get stuck because they are weak or because they are doing life wrong. More often, they are relying on ways of coping that once made sense, but no longer fit the life they are trying to build.
Therapy is about noticing those patterns, understanding where they came from, and creating the space to choose something different. It isn't about changing who you are or trying to become someone else. It is about understanding yourself more fully, so you have greater choice in how you respond, what you need, and what you want moving forward.
I work with adults (18+) and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Some people come to therapy because of experiences from their past, including childhood trauma, that continue to impact how they see themselves and their relationships. Others come because life has changed in some way, such as becoming a parent, experiencing a relationship breakdown, or reaching a point where they no longer recognise themselves and want to reconnect with who they are.
I also work with neurodivergent clients, including those exploring or adjusting to an understanding of themselves through autism or ADHD. Alongside this, I have experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and periods of significant change.
My work with couples focuses on helping partners understand each other better, improve communication, and recognise the patterns that can leave them feeling disconnected or stuck in the same conflicts. Often, the issue is not that couples do not care about each other; it is that they have fallen into cycles that are difficult to step out of without support.
I won't spend our sessions silently nodding while you do all the work. I'll listen carefully, ask questions, notice patterns, and sometimes offer perspectives you may not have considered. I may challenge an assumption or invite you to look at something differently, but therapy is always collaborative.
You don't have to agree with everything I say. In fact, I actively encourage you to tell me when something doesn't fit. My perspective is one part of the conversation, not the answer. If something resonates, we can explore it together. If it doesn't, we can be curious about why.
The aim isn't for you to leave every session with all the answers. It is to leave with a clearer understanding of yourself, your experiences, and greater freedom to make choices that feel right for you.
I offer a free 20-minute consultation because choosing a counsellor is about more than qualifications or experience. The relationship between counsellor and client matters, and not every counsellor will be the right fit for every person. The consultation gives you the opportunity to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and decide whether I feel like someone you could talk openly with. It also allows me to understand what you are looking for and whether I am the right person to support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified integrative counsellor with a person-centred foundation, meaning that the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work. I believe that feeling understood and accepted is essential, while also recognising that meaningful change often comes through exploring experiences honestly and looking at things from different perspectives.
My integrative training allows me to draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on what is most helpful for each individual. I incorporate elements of approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic thinking, and reality therapy alongside person-centred principles. This means our work together is adapted to you, rather than expecting you to fit into a particular model.
I work with adults (18+) online throughout the UK and face to face in Wigan. I also offer face-to-face counselling for couples.
My experience includes supporting clients with childhood trauma, complex life experiences, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and major life transitions. I have particular experience supporting people who feel they have lost parts of themselves through caring responsibilities, relationships, difficult experiences, or periods of significant change.
I have also worked with clients with a range of neurodivergent experiences, including autism and ADHD, as well as people living with mental health diagnoses including bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder. While these experiences may be an important part of someone's story, I believe a person is always more than a diagnosis. My focus is on understanding the individual, their experiences, their relationships, and what matters to them.
I work with couples who want to better understand each other, improve communication, and move away from patterns of conflict, disconnection, or feeling like they are no longer on the same team. Relationships can become stuck when both people are responding from their own experiences, needs, and ways of protecting themselves, often without fully understanding what is happening underneath the surface.
My role is not to decide who is right or wrong, or to take sides. Instead, I help couples slow down the patterns that are keeping them stuck, understand each other's perspectives, and create space for more honest and constructive conversations. The aim is not simply to resolve individual disagreements, but to build a stronger understanding of the relationship and how both partners can contribute to moving forward.
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 - £70.00
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Additional information
Individual sessions (18+): £50 per session (50 min sessions)
Student counsellors: £35 per session (50 min sessions)
Couples sessions: £70 per session (75 min sessions)
I offer a £5 discount per session when you book and pay for a block of six sessions in advance.
Payment is made by bank transfer 24 hours before your appointment.
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Further information
I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you decide if I’m the right fit. For any further information or to arrange a consultation, please contact me here or email danibrown.counselling@outlook.com.
In-person sessions are held in my home office, a dedicated therapy space with private access, and online sessions are conducted via Google Meet.
Please feel free to check out my website and social media pages for more information about my work and approach.
