Danielle Heald
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About me
Hi, I'm Danielle
An Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Sheffield & Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
I offer in-person counselling and online therapy for adults who put a lot of pressure on themselves and struggle with feeling good enough, letting go of control or switching off.
You might be someone who strives for perfection, overthinks everything, finds it difficult to say no, constantly worries about getting things wrong or feels responsible for keeping everyone else happy. Perhaps you rely on routines, rules, planning, checking or keeping busy to manage feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. You may be highly self-critical, struggle with body image or food, push yourself to the point of burnout, or find it difficult to prioritise your own needs.
I work with people experiencing perfectionism, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, stress, burnout, people-pleasing, low self-esteem, eating and body-image difficulties, and unhelpful patterns of coping with emotions.
My aim is to provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore these patterns, understand what might be driving them and develop a healthier relationship with yourself.
My therapeutic approach
As an integrative therapist, I tailor our work together to suit your individual needs, experiences and goals.
Drawing on:
- Psychodynamic Therapy,
- Transactional Analysis,
- CBT and
Solution-Focused Therapy,
I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, explore unhelpful patterns and find healthier ways of coping.
I have a particular interest in perfectionism, anxiety, control, self-esteem and the pressure we place on ourselves. Perhaps you struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, self-criticism, setting boundaries or feeling that nothing you do is ever quite good enough. You might find it difficult to switch off, feel guilty when resting, rely on routines or rules to manage uncertainty, or put others' needs before your own.
Together, we can explore where these patterns may have developed, what purpose they serve and how they affect your emotional wellbeing, relationships and everyday life. Our work may involve understanding attachment and early experiences, recognising emotional triggers, developing self-compassion, building confidence and finding more flexible ways of responding to life's challenges.
I also have a particular interest in supporting sportspeople and athletes. I understand that pressures around performance, body image, food, exercise and achievement can affect mental wellbeing. Therapy can provide space to explore these pressures, develop a healthier relationship with your body and fitness, and find a more sustainable balance between physical and emotional wellbeing.
My aim is to offer a compassionate, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can better understand yourself and work towards meaningful change.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- MSc Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Health and Lifestyles (AfN-accredited)
Before training as a therapist, I gained experience across health and fitness, competitive sport, addiction and substance misuse services, and supporting people with disabilities and health conditions. Alongside my academic background in nutrition and psychology, these experiences have shaped my particular interest in the relationship between physical and emotional wellbeing, perfectionism, control, body image and self-worth.
I aim to help you understand the patterns behind your struggles, explore different ways of coping and develop a healthier relationship with yourself and life's pressures.
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
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
In-Person / Face-to-face Appointments:
Sheffield:
- Address: Omega Court, Sheffield, S11 8FT.
- Current Availability: Monday evenings
Rotherham
- Address: The Chislett Centre, S61 3JT
- Current Availability: Wednesday evenings
There is free parking in a well-lit car park available at both locations.
Online Appointments:
I offer online appointments via Microsoft Teams, and have availability for early mornings or most evenings.
Price:
Pricing is £50 per 60-minute session for both in-person and online appointments.
Frequency of Sessions:
The frequency of sessions is ultimately your choice, and we can take a flexible approach depending on how you’re feeling and what feels right for you between sessions. Most clients choose to meet either weekly or fortnightly.
Some people may find that a handful of sessions is enough, while others may benefit from longer-term support. We can regularly review how things are going and tailor the approach to your individual needs.
When I work
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Further information
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and explore what has brought you to therapy. We can talk about what you're currently experiencing, any patterns or difficulties you may be struggling with, and what you hope to gain from counselling.
I'll ask questions to help me understand your experiences, circumstances and needs, while giving you space to share whatever feels important. I'll also explain how I work and answer any questions you may have.
You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to start. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, feeling overwhelmed, relationship difficulties or patterns you would like to better understand, we'll explore things together at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
The first session is also an opportunity for you to get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. Building a relationship where you feel safe, understood and able to be yourself is important to me.
Before booking, I also offer a free 30-minute introductory phone call, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and find out a little more about working with me.
