About me
Hi welcome to my page, I’m Danielle, an experienced trauma-informed integrative counsellor.
Why Therapy?
That you are reading this, means you likely are ready for a change. Perhaps you are currently experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, self-doubt, loss, overwhelm, trauma, emotional exhaustion, disconnection, or a sense that life has lost meaning, or something else personal and difficult to live with.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, sensitive individuals who have spent a long time managing things mostly alone. Speaking with a professional who can receive your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement can be deeply supportive and transformative.
Both personally and professionally, I have experienced how powerful therapy can be. Through reflection, compassionate exploration, and being attentively heard, it is possible to develop greater self-awareness, reconnect with yourself, and find renewed meaning. There is hope: I have witnessed this over and over; even the most overwhelming experiences can become a source of growth, resilience and lasting change.
My Approach
My work is grounded in a practical person-centred approach, meaning our sessions are guided by your individual needs, experiences, and what feels most meaningful to you. Where helpful, I may also use other therapeutic approaches collaboratively to support the work we do together. I will be particularly curious about what brings you a sense of aliveness, joy, what makes you tick, your own unique way of seeing the world. All parts of you, no matter how weird, wonderful or difficult will be warmly welcomed.
Trust is important. I will steadfastly trust and support your own inner knowing of what is right for you. We will work at a pace that feels safe and manageable. I am passionate about supporting people to reconnect with their own inner strength and agency. With this in mind, the therapy I offer is not about finding quick fixes, or dealing out coping strategies without depth of context. My wish is for you to thrive, in a lasting, rich manner, not simply survive or cope.
Next Steps
Finding the right therapist is important, as so much of how therapy works is based on the therapeutic connection or relationship.
I have worked with a vibrant cross section of people of all ages, neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, Autism), genders, religions, ethnicities and complex needs. If something you have read above resonates with you, or you are curious about how therapy might help, I offer a free 15-minute introductory call. This gives us an opportunity to briefly explore what brings you to therapy, how I work, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Please feel free to get in touch with any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Trauma and Neuroscience, including Polyvagal theory
- Positive Neuroplasticity
- Existential approaches
- Ecotherapy Professional Certificate
- Scottish Mental Health First Aid
- Natural Mindfulness Guide Certificate
- Forest Bathing Guide Certificate
- PGCE Primary Education
As well as having a private practice with clients of all ages (12-70+), I work in High-schools in Moray and the Highlands delivering solutions-focused counselling to young people aged 12-17, and work with various councils and companies as an EAP counsellor.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Alongside my general psychotherapeutic practice, I offer opportunities to work therapeutically outdoors, deepening an embodied connection to yourself and the natural world.
Walk and Talk / Nature Therapy
Walk and Talk sessions can be especially supportive if you find movement grounding or feel more at ease outdoors than sitting face-to-face indoors. Being in nature can bring an additional therapeutic dimension to the work, with growing research showing the positive impact nature has on our wellbeing.
Sessions take place in natural settings such as woodlands or parks. We can also combine different ways of working together - outdoors, online, or by phone - depending on what best supports your needs and circumstances.
Please note: all bodies are welcome. I will always do my best to accommodate accessibility needs outdoors, and sitting or lying down during sessions is absolutely welcome.
Nature Connection Sessions
These sessions offer a deeper exploration of your relationship with nature and how it may support the issues you wish to work through. We may actively engage with natural elements as part of the therapeutic process, helping you connect more deeply with yourself and the world around you.
Forest Bathing & Natural Mindfulness
I am a certified guide and offer both 1:1 and group Forest Bathing and Nature Connection experiences in our lovely local woods and park.
These sessions provide a deeply restorative opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and be nourished by the natural world. They can offer space for reflection, calm, inspiration, and renewal: a gentle form of self-care to support your well-being week by week or month by month.
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about how I may be able to support you.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge:
£50 for face to face (in Forres), outside (in Forres) or online/phone sessions (in Moray/ Scotland overall).
£60 for online sessions, outwith Moray and Scotland overall (including overseas online clients).
If money is a barrier please don't hesitate to contact me, concessions are welcome.
When I work
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Further information
I offer long term, or short term therapy.
