Therapy offers a space for change and growth. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward - perhaps experiencing low mood, anxiety, or a sense that your usual ways of coping no longer feel helpful.
As a BACP-registered counsellor based in Lewes, East Sussex, I offer to meet you just as you are - with compassion and curiosity - in both your stuckness and your hope for something new.
Therapy offers a space for change and growth. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward - perhaps experiencing low mood, anxiety, or a sense that your usual ways of coping no longer feel helpful.
As a BACP-registered counsellor based in Lewes, East Sussex, I offer to meet you just as you are - with compassion and curiosity - in both your stuckness and your hope for something new.
About me
Welcome, I am Daniela, a qualified, integrative Humanistic counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I hold a Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Creative Counselling (Dunamis Therapy Hub) and I am committed to continuous professional training in key areas of counselling and mental health.
I offer face-to-face counselling from my welcoming therapy spaces in Lewes, East Sussex. I also provide online therapy across the UK, and internationally, telephone counselling, and walk-and-talk therapy in the South Downs.
Alongside my private practice, I collaborate with a network of local therapists to provide low-cost counselling to those on reduced incomes. Another service close to my heart is St. Wilfrid's Hospice in Eastbourne, East Sussex - a remarkable organisation where I supported adults and young people through grief, loss and bereavement.
“Hope comes when we start to move.
When we start to act.
When we start to take steps
– any steps –
to make things better for ourselves.”
Carolyn Spring
Prior to qualifying as a counsellor, I worked as an Events Manager, which taught me how to approach people and complex situations with calm, care, and resourcefulness - qualities I now bring into my therapeutic work. I have years of experience supporting neurodivergent adults and young people, and those navigating cognitive, emotional, and mental health challenges in educational settings.
Across every role, I’ve been inspired by how positive human connection fosters confidence, resilience and self-acceptance. I believe we grow when we’re truly seen and understood - that’s the kind of space I hope to offer.
In order to maintain the highest ethical and reflective standards in my practice, I attend regular individual and group supervision and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework. I hold an enhanced DBS check and a full professional liability insurance.
“Part of getting to know yourself is to unknow yourself to let go of the limiting stories you’ve told yourself about who you are so that you aren’t trapped by them, so you can live your life and not the story you’ve been telling yourself about your life.”
Lori Gottlieb
My Approach
I believe that therapy works best when it’s grounded in a safe, respectful relationship - one where you feel accepted just as you are. At the core of my approach is the belief that we are all inherently good and capable of growth when offered the right conditions.
As an integrative counsellor in Lewes, I draw from several Humanistic therapeutic models to tailor your sessions in a way that works for you:
- Person-Centred Therapy - supporting self-trust and emotional clarity
- Gestalt Therapy - increasing present awareness and self-connection
- Existential Therapy - exploring identity, freedom, and meaning
- Transactional Analysis - understanding patterns that shape relationships
Whether you're coming to therapy with anxiety, grief, trauma, or simply to find a space to reconnect with yourself, I will meet you with curiosity and care. I won’t rush you, or give quick fixes, but I will walk alongside you, helping you find your way toward meaningful change.
“Part of getting to know yourself is to unknow yourself to let go of the limiting stories you’ve told yourself about who you are so that you aren’t trapped by them, so you can live your life and not the story you’ve been telling yourself about your life.”
Lori Gottlieb
What to Expect
In our work together, you will set the focus. You don’t need to arrive with a clear idea of what to say. If something feels difficult, heavy, or tangled, that’s enough. As your counsellor, I offer a safe, calm, supportive space where you can bring your full self - without pressure, judgement or the need to minimise your experiences.
In our sessions, I offer to:
- Listen with care and full attention
- Reflect and explore patterns or themes that may be emerging
- Share therapeutic insights or tools where appropriate.
And together, we will:
- Explore what feels most challenging right now
- Give voice and space to your thoughts, emotions, and experiences
- Stay curious and learn from what is coming up
- Understand how the past may be shaping the present
- Build on your strengths and develop tools for lasting change
- Map out and take steps toward a more authentic, hopeful future
Sessions may include stillness, grounding, or creative exploration - whatever feels supportive. I aim to close with a moment to reflect, allowing space to process any insights or intentions that may have emerged - supporting you to carry them forward into your everyday life.
"Each person is an island unto himself, in a very real sense; and he can only build bridges to other islands if he is first of all willing to be himself and permitted to be himself."
Lori Gottlieb
Areas I support
“Owning our story can be hard
but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.”
Brene Brown
Anxiety
Stress and emotional overwhelm
Depression and low mood
Grief, bereavement and loss
Life transitions and big decisions
Self-esteem and body image
Trauma and difficult experiences
Identity, belonging and self-discovery
Work stress and burnout
Cross-cultural experiences, including expat life
Women’s emotional and hormonal wellbeing
Neurodiversity, self-advocacy and Identity
Walk and Talk Therapy
Set in the rolling hills of the South Downs, outdoor therapy sessions offer a more spacious, embodied way of experiencing nature-based therapy. These sessions are available once we’ve established a relationship, and if it feels right for you. Walks can begin from my therapy room or a nearby agreed location.
Language and Expression
I conduct counselling sessions in English and am also fluent in German. You're welcome to bring in any aspects of your native language, cultural background, or other meaningful ways of expressing yourself. Sometimes, speaking in a language that feels most you can create powerful openings in the therapeutic process.
“Many people come to therapy seeking closure. Help me not to feel. What they eventually discover is that you can’t mute one emotion without muting the others. You want to mute the pain? You’ll also mute the joy.”
Carl Rogers
Therapy Location
I offer counselling from calm, private rooms in and around Lewes, East Sussex. All are accessible by public transport with nearby parking.
Accessibility needs can be discussed individually.
I also offer remote sessions via Teams, WhatsApp or Google Meet. Walk-and-talk therapy is available once we’ve established our work together.
Sessions & Fees
- Session Length: 50 minutes
- Fee: £55 per session (counselling in Lewes, online, or by phone).
- Introductory Call: Free 30-minute phone call to explore working together. Please contact me about availability.
- Reduced-Cost Sessions: I offer a limited number of low-cost counselling sessions for students and people on a reduced income. Please feel free to ask about current availability.
Therapy can be open-ended or time-limited and I offer regular reviews to ensure the work remains aligned with your goals.
Cancellation Policy: Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice. Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice are charged in full.
“Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, views about life.”
Carl Rogers
Get in Touch
Change begins with a conversation! If you’re curious about working together, I welcome you to get in touch.
To help you decide if I’m the right counsellor for you, I offer a free 30-minute phone call. This is a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see if it feels like a good fit.
“When someone really hears you
without passing judgement on you,
without trying to take responsibility for you,
without trying to mould you,
it feels damn good…”
Carl Rogers
