Welcome to Your Grief Matters

If you are viewing this site you are probably considering whether counselling is for you. You may have experienced the death of a loved one or are coming to terms with other significant loss in your life, wondering what to make of it all.

There may be factors that have complicated your grief leaving you feeling ‘stuck’ with unresolved grief, or questions about your future now that life has changed. Grief leaves a trail of bewildering and intense feelings.

My name is Dani and I work with a wide range of people coping with grief and its symptoms whether their loss is recent or otherwise. 

Some have been through traumatic events, others have accompanied someone through terminal illness, perhaps there has been a turbulent relationship with the person who has died.

No matter what the loss or the how, your grief is unique and your grief matters.

The grief journey is a painful one over unfamiliar terrain. 

Whatever your grief or loss, I would like to accompany you, providing you with tools to navigate the terrain.

Time alone does not heal.

Name your loss

My journey to becoming a counsellor

For most of my working life I have had a career in hospitality and training. This has given me a good grounding in connecting with and understanding people from different backgrounds and gaining life experience from the ordinary to the unexpected. Whilst appreciating that the human person in general has many needs, I value the individual, with their unique qualities and ways of being and embrace a holistic approach to my work.

It was only after experiencing several losses myself that I retrained as a counsellor choosing to specialise in grief work. I have worked as a bereavement befriender pre-qualifying, with a bereavement charity linked to a hospice, and since qualifying, have worked as a bereavement counsellor with a local organisation apart from having my own private practice.

In my free time I enjoy calligraphy and hiking in the countryside.

I am an accredited counsellor

I have a level 4 diploma in Counselling Practice from the Pastoral Counselling Trust, a diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling by the Institute of Counselling and hold a Grief Educator certificate attained via training with David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss.

I receive regular supervision to ensure the quality and safety of my work and abide by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) ethical framework.

I have a current enhanced DBS and professional indemnity insurance.

How does it work

A 20-minute introductory session followed by weekly 50 minute sessions agreed mutually.

I offer a free 20-minute introductory session, so you can see if I am the right person to work with you, and for me to consider if I am the best qualified professional to help you. In this session, we can talk about what has brought you to seek counselling and how we might work together in a therapeutic relationship. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions.

There is no obligation to continue if you feel this is not for you. If you do wish to continue, the number of sessions can be mutually agreed and reviewed throughout our work together. Sessions will take place at the same time and day each week for 50 minutes.

Fees and availability

£60 per 50 minute session.
I work with clients entirely online using Zoom or by phone.

I only work with individuals over 18.
I do not work with couples or under 18’s.

Payment is made by bank transfer on the day of the appointment. 
I reserve a couple of slots with reduced fees for those people experiencing financial difficulty. Please inquire, I am happy to discuss this with you.

Cancellation policy

24 hours is requested for cancellation
Full payment is expected for missed appointments or late cancellations.

If you arrive late to a session, I will see you for the remainder of the session but am unable to prolong it due to further appointments waiting.

I will give advance notice of any upcoming holiday that may affect future appointments.