About me
Do you feel anxious even when you know you're safe? Perhaps your mind won't switch off, you're constantly overthinking, or you feel on edge, overwhelmed or numb. You don't have to keep carrying this on your own.
I'm Danielle, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering a warm, non-judgemental space for adults and young people aged 16 and over. Clients often describe me as gentle, steady and easy to talk to. I have over 20 years' experience working in mental health settings across Greater Manchester.
I specialise in anxiety and overthinking, and I also support people affected by trauma, difficult life experiences, bereavement, low mood and low self-esteem.
My work is grounded in a person-centred approach. I also draw on CBT and Transactional Analysis when they're helpful. I'm trauma-informed, and I often bring in a polyvagal-informed understanding of how the nervous system responds to stress, threat and safety. That can help make sense of why your body reacts before you've had time to think, and why you might feel on edge one moment and numb or shut down the next. It's one way of understanding these responses, and you're never judged for how you feel.
Alongside talking, we might gently explore noticing bodily sensations, understanding your triggers and finding grounding techniques that help you feel safer and more settled, always at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
You are not broken. Sometimes your mind and body are responding in ways they've learned to protect you. Together we can explore what they may be communicating and find new ways forward.
I see clients in a calm, private counselling room in North Manchester, and online by secure video call anywhere in the UK. We start with a free 20-minute introductory call, so you can ask questions and see whether working together feels right. A few lines about what's been happening is enough to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
BA (Hons) Criminology
PGDip Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 7)
Trauma Informed Practitioner (completed trauma-informed practice training)
Further training in bereavement support, trauma and Transactional Analysis
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP, no. 420781)
Fully insured for private practice; enhanced DBS checked
I have over 20 years' experience working in mental health settings across Greater Manchester, supporting young people and adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. My background includes delivering structured CBT-based programmes, including the Thinking Skills Programme and CALM.
Fees
£58 per 50-minute session, in person or online. Reduced rates for students and trainees on request. The first 20-minute introductory call is free, with no obligation to continue.
Further information
I work with adults of all ages and young people aged 16 and over. For anyone under 18, I ask for consent from a parent or guardian before we begin. Confidentiality and safeguarding are talked through in the introductory call and set out in the counselling agreement.
You can read more about how anxiety, trauma and the body are connected on my website: www.daniellemorley.com/nervous-system.html
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means I work within a clear ethical framework and am committed to ongoing professional development.
My training and other qualifications include:
- BA (Hons) in Criminology
- PGDip in Psychology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 7)
- Trauma-Informed Practitioner
- Training in Bereavement Support
- Training in Transactional Analysis
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£58.00 per session
Additional information
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can talk about what you need and whether working together feels right.
I also offer lower costs for students/ trainees
Further information
Clients often describe me as gentle, steady, and easy to talk to. I aim to create a warm, non-judgemental space where you can take a breath and begin to explore what's really going on.
I believe that with the right support, we all have the capacity for healing, growth and change. My role is to walk alongside you; to listen, help you make sense of your experiences and support you in reconnecting with your inner strength.
If you are looking for a therapist who offers a compassionate, steady and collaborative approach, I would be honoured to support you on your journey.
