About me
You Deserve to Feel at Home in Yourself
I'm Danny, a queer, non-binary Integrative Psychotherapist who has been creating safe therapeutic spaces for over 12 years. I understand what it's like to feel disconnected from yourself. Through my own healing journey and specialised training, I've learned how to help people find their way back to authenticity, calm, and genuine self-acceptance.
You don't have to go through this alone. Many people come to therapy feeling:
- Unworthy or unlovable, carrying beliefs that no longer serve them
- Overwhelmed by anxiety and judging themselves
- Stuck in patterns of people-pleasing while losing themselves
- Feeling powerless or hopeless
- Disconnected from joy and meaning in daily life
- Unsure whether a therapist will truly understand their identity or experiences
Therapy has transformed my own life, helping me move from disconnection and harsh self judgment to self compassion and being more fully myself. I've been in personal therapy since 2010. My personal journey, combined with specialised training, shapes how I work with clients today.
Ethical Statement on Conversion Therapy
I am committed to inclusive, affirming, ethical, and supportive therapy for all clients.
I firmly oppose conversion practices, which attempt to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
I offer genuine acceptance as you explore your authentic self, respecting all aspects of your identity.
I am affirming of all genders, sexualities (including asexuality), and relationship structures.
Professional credentials
- Senior Accredited Registrant with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
- Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Level 7)
- Certificate in Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity from Pink Therapy
- Regular supervision with an experienced AAGSRDT (Advanced Accredited Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity) supervisor
- Professional mindfulness teacher, authorised to teach mindfulness by Mark Coleman (Author of Awake in the Wild) and Martin Aylward (Author of Awake where you are)
- 14 years in private practice
In our work together, you'll find:
A space that welcomes all of you, whether you're LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent , healing from trauma, or if you're simply needing space to slow down and listen inwardly.
People I work with often move from constant anxiety to greater calm, from self-doubt to genuine self-acceptance, developing trust in themselves, and moving from exhaustion to feeling reconnected with what brings them joy.
Where I work
- Online sessions across the UK
- In-person at my therapy room in Wakefield, West Yorkshire
- Outdoor therapy (ecotherapy) sessions near York (at nature reserves in YO19/YO8 area)
What Becomes Possible
Imagine waking up feeling more at ease in yourself. Picture setting boundaries without guilt, speaking up without fear, making choices aligned with your true values. This isn't about becoming someone different, or putting on an act. It's about removing what blocks you from being fully yourself.
Clients tell me they value the open-minded listening, gentle warmth, and genuine understanding they experience in our sessions. Many find that working with someone who truly gets their identity and experiences makes healing feel safer and more possible.
Your Next Step
Starting therapy takes courage and it's important to find the right therapist for you. I offer a 30 minute free introductory call where we can talk about what brings you here and whether we feel like a good match. No pressure, no obligation - it's just a conversation.
I respond within 48 hours and we can arrange an introductory call to talk and see if we're a good fit
Training, qualifications & experience
Core Professional Qualification:
Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (2016)
Scarborough Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institute
I completed this professional four-year training, leading to accreditation as a UKCP registered psychotherapist. The training involved over 450 hours of supervised practice and 900 hours of coursework, and enables me to draw from different therapeutic approaches to best meet your unique needs.
This approach views the therapeutic relationship as central to healing. Together, we can explore recurring patterns that may have helped you cope in the past but might now be holding you back.
Specialised Training in Diversity & Relationships:
Intersex-Centred Practice:
Specialist training course for Affirming, Inclusive, and Anti-Oppressive Care (In progress, 2026)
Pink Therapy (pinktherapy.com)
Certificate in Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (2025)
Pink Therapy (pinktherapy.com)
This comprehensive two-year course has deepened my knowledge and skills in working effectively with the full spectrum of gender, sexual and relationship experiences.
Opening Up CPD (2024)
Opening Up (openingupcpd.com)
I've completed the UK's first in-depth training for therapists working with open and polyamorous relationships, led by Niki D (Advanced Accredited GSRD therapist) and Alex Sanderson-Shortt (Relationship therapist). This training equips me to support the specific needs, dynamics and challenges that can arise in open and poly relationships.
Trauma-Informed Practice:
Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté (2019)
Compassionate Inquiry (compassionateinquiry.com)
This year-long professional training enhanced my understanding of trauma, attachment and addiction. Compassionate Inquiry helps uncover the unconscious patterns that create suffering and offers a gentle path toward healing early wounds that may be affecting your current life.
Professional Development
I engage in ongoing supervision and continuous professional development to ensure my practice remains current, ethical and effective.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
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
- GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity)
- Gender identity
- Intersex
- LGBTQ specific issues
- LGBTQ individual counselling
- Trans clients
- Kink and fetish affirming
- Individual therapy with people in polyamorous and open relationships
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
£65 per session, payable by bank transfer. Sessions are 60 minutes.
I reserve a small number of reduced fee sessions available for people from marginalised communities. Please note these spaces are in very high demand and I don't have any reduced fee spaces available at the moment.
When I work
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Further information
Questions
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.
DBS
I have a full enhanced DBS check.
Ecotherapy
I have a small number of ecotherapy (outdoor psychotherapy) slots during the day. These are at nature reserves in the YO19 postcode area, meeting at the car park and returning there for the end of the session.
In the event of severe weather warnings being in place, we'll have the option to cancel or to meet online instead.
