Danny Ford
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About me
I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience. I work online with people across the UK and in-person near York (outdoor therapy) and in Wakefield (therapy room).
Everyone Is Welcome Here
My practice warmly welcomes people from all backgrounds and identities. I bring my lived experience within the LGBTQIA+ community, as a queer and non-binary therapist, to our work together. At the same time, I support clients across the full spectrum of gender and sexual identities.
How I Work
I blend feminist therapy ideas with Gestalt approaches in our sessions together. This means we'll pay attention to both your present feelings and deeper life patterns. Your wisdom and experiences guide our work, not outside theories or rigid structures.
My experience includes working with:
- Trans and non-binary folks
- People healing from trauma
- ADHD and autism, especially late-diagnosed folk (including self-diagnosis)
- Anyone wanting to find their authentic voice
Outdoor Therapy in Nature (near York)
I offer outdoor therapy sessions in nature reserves near York. These outdoor sessions invite the healing presence of nature into our therapeutic work. Many find that walking and talking in natural surroundings deepens their connection to themselves.
If you would like to try outdoor therapy, I will ask you to complete a form about your access needs, which allows me to ensure the routes are suitable. Outdoor therapy can take place on a quiet bench, and still have the benefits of moving outside of the usual therapeutic settings.
What Can Change Through Therapy
People I've worked with have:
- Started to believe in their own worth
- Set healthier boundaries instead of always pleasing others
- Found ways to feel calmer when anxiety hits
- Built confidence to speak up for themselves
- Reconnected with joy in everyday life
My Promise to You
I create a space where you can be yourself without judgment. I promise to:
- Keep learning and growing as a therapist
- Work with an experienced supervisor to ensure high quality care
- Understand how larger social systems affect our lives
- Be clear about how therapy works and what to expect
- Meet you exactly where you are right now
- Keep everything we discuss private and confidential
Professional Standards
I engage in regular supervision with an experienced NCPS psychotherapist. This means I have ongoing support to ensure I provide the best care possible. It's an important ethical commitment that helps me reflect deeply on my work.
I'm committed to continuous professional development through workshops and training. This keeps my practice current, creative, and responsive to evolving understanding in the field.
Why I Do This Work
Therapy changed my life completely. It opened doors to deeper connections and true self-acceptance. This personal journey now fuels my work with others.
I'm a Professional Accredited Registrant with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. This means I follow strict ethical guidelines in all my work.
The Practical Bits
- Online sessions available across the UK
- In-person sessions at my therapy room in Wakefield
- Outdoor therapy sessions near York
- Sessions last 50 minutes and can be weekly or fortnightly
- Fee: £55 weekly / £65 fortnightly
Ready to Connect?
Taking that first step toward therapy takes courage. Get in touch to set up a free 20-minute chat (Introductory Call).
We'll talk about what brings you to therapy and see if we click. No pressure to continue if it doesn't feel right. I usually respond within a day or two (weekdays) and approach every conversation with care.
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (2016)
Scarborough Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institute
I qualified as a therapist in 2016, having completed over 450 hours of supervised practice as a trainee therapist and 900 hours of training on a four-year modular course.
I wish to thank Rob Tyson, my supervisor from 2011 to 2023, for everything he so generously taught me, throughout my years of training and beyond.
His profound compassion, presence, integrity and commitment to anti-oppressive practice helped me become the therapist I am today.
Certificate in Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (Completing in 2025)
Pink Therapy
I know just how difficult it can be to find a therapist who truly understands how to work with the complexity and diversity of Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity.
I'm committed to providing informed, inclusive, and compassionate therapy tailored to your specific needs.
I'm taking this two-year self-paced course to learn from some of the leading thinkers and researchers in the field of GSRD (Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity).
Opening Up CPD (2024)
Rainbow Relationships
I'm delighted to have participated in the UK's first in-depth training for therapists on working with people who are in open and poly relationships.
The training is led by Niki D and Alex Sanderson-Shortt.
Niki is a seasoned therapist and educator with over 30 years of experience. She is an Advanced Accredited GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diverse) therapist.
Alex has written and taught on Relate’s Level 4 & 5 courses in Relationship Therapy for over 7 years.
I've found this a deeply enriching training. Niki and Alex are thoughtful, insightful and caring facilitators.
I've now completed this incredible and progressive training, with an amazing cohort of peers, developing specialised knowledge and skills to support individuals in open and poly relationships. In each session we explored case-studies and had in-depth discussions about different aspects of Open and Poly relationships.
Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté (2019)
Compassionate Inquiry
A one-year professional training with Gabor Maté.
Compassionate Inquiry is a psychotherapeutic approach created by Dr. Gabor Maté over several decades while working with both patients and retreat participants.
The training helped me deepen my understanding of trauma, attachment and addiction.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£55.00 - £65.00
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute introductory call (video call or phone call) - these can be booked via my website or by emailing me.
Weekly sessions are £55 per session.
Fortnightly sessions are £65 per session.
50 minute sessions. Weekly as standard. Fortnightly by agreement, and subject to availability of fortnightly slots.
Payment is by bank transfer and is due the day before your session.
When I work
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I work online on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
I work in person in Wakefield on Wednesday.
Further information
Online sessions
I use a therapy-specific platform called Cliniko for our sessions.
Unlike Zoom etc. it's designed specifically for online therapy, ensuring your privacy.
If you have any questions, please give me a call. I'm here to help and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about therapy.
