Life can sometimes feel overwhelming - whether through grief, loss, big transitions, or the quieter struggles that build up over time. You may feel stuck, anxious, low in mood, or unsure how to move forward.
Hi, I’m Daniela. I offer a warm, steady and accepting space where you don't have to hold everything together on your own. Together, we’ll gently explore what feels difficult right now and help you find a more grounded, supportive way forward.
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.
My Approach
In therapy with me, you don't need to leave any part of yourself at the door. Even the parts you might usually hide, judge or worry about are welcome here. I offer a calm, accepting space where you can explore your inner world at your own pace, without pressure or expectations.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Each session is shaped around what feels most supportive for you in the moment. Sometimes that means slowing down to listen to your own voice, noticing patterns in your thoughts, feelings or relationships, or gently exploring different parts of yourself. My intention is to help you feel steady enough to make sense of what’s happening inside.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a blend of approaches - including Person-Centred, Gestalt and Existential Therapy, Parts Work, and Transactional Analysis. I bring a steady, curious and compassionate presence, holding space for emotional depth and safety.
To support the highest professional and ethical standards of practice, I attend regular individual and group supervision and work within the BACP Ethical Framework. I hold an enhanced DBS check and full professional liability insurance.
What to Expect
Sessions are 50 minutes long, and we usually meet weekly, giving you a regular space to slow down and focus on yourself! You don’t need to arrive with a script or know exactly where to start - if something feels heavy, that's often a meaningful place to begin.
With my support, you may start to notice:
- What’s on your mind and how it shows up in your daily life
- Patterns that leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed
- Ways the past may be shaping your present reactions
- A growing clarity about your feelings and choices and needs
Together, we can:
- Give voice and space to your thoughts and emotions
- Explore tools that help you understand yourself more fully
- Build on your strengths and create changes that last
- Take steps toward a life that feels more authentic and hopeful
I aim to close sessions with a brief moment of reflection, giving you a chance to gather your thoughts, settle your nervous system, and take any new insights or experiences back 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
About me
Hi, I’m Daniela. I’m a qualified Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Most importantly, I’m human, and I understand how confusing it can feel when thoughts and emotions pull in different directions. There can be a real sense of relief in untangling things gently, in a place where you don’t have to make sense of everything straight away. At the heart of my work is a simple belief: with care, respect and acceptance, we all have the capacity to heal, grow and find our own way forward.
Alongside my private practice, I am part of a local network offering low-cost counselling for people on reduced incomes. A charity close to my heart is St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne, where I supported adults and young people through grief and bereavement. These experiences continue to shape the compassion, steadiness and sensitivity I bring to my work.
“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
Originally from Austria and now settled in the UK, I understand the subtle shifts that come with change, belonging, and finding your place over time. This lived experience deepens my ability to support clients exploring identity, transitions, belonging, and the tender terrain of personal growth.
Before training as a therapist, I worked as an events manager — a fast-paced, high-pressure world where emotions often ran high. In the midst of constant deadlines, I learned the value of slowing down, listening deeply, and being a calm and steady presence. That learning remains at the heart of how I work.
I also have years of experience working in educational settings, supporting adults and young people who are neurodivergent or experiencing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This work reinforced how powerful it can be to be met with consistency, empathy and curiosity — without judgment or pressure to “perform” or change.
Across all of my roles, I have seen how a genuine, reliable relationship can nurture confidence, resilience and self-acceptance. I truly believe we all thrive when we feel seen, understood and valued.
“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.”
Areas I support
Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
Low mood, depression, and feeling “stuck”
Grief, bereavement, and loss
Life transitions, big decisions, and identity shifts
Relationship patterns, boundaries, and communication
Self-esteem, body image, and self-worth
Trauma and difficult past experiences
Finding belonging, direction, and a sense of self
Work stress, burnout, and pressure to cope
Cultural or cross-cultural experiences, including living between worlds
Women’s emotional and hormonal wellbeing
Neurodiversity, self-advocacy, and identity exploration
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.”
Brene Brown
Language and Expression
I offer counselling sessions in English and am also fluent in German. You’re welcome to bring your own language, culture, way of speaking, or other forms of expression into our sessions. Sometimes emotions or experiences come through more clearly in a mother tongue, through imagery or metaphor, or even through silence — and all of these are welcome here.
This can be especially supportive if you sometimes feel caught between different worlds, move between languages, or find that words don’t quite capture what you want to express.
“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. Each space is peaceful, confidential, and easy to access — with public transport nearby and parking available:
Corner Room
Meeting House
32 Friars Walk
Lewes, BN7 2LE
Gather Rooms
The Old Granary
16 Upper Stoneham Farm
Lewes, BN8 5RH
Walk and Talk Therapy
Set in Lewes, among the rolling hills of the South Downs, walk-and-talk sessions offer a spacious and embodied way of exploring therapy outdoors. Being in nature can sometimes allow thoughts and feelings to settle differently, bringing new perspectives and a gentle sense of grounding.
These sessions are available once we’ve built a therapeutic foundation and if it feels right for you. You set the pace — slow, steady or brisk — and there is always space to pause, sit, notice, or simply breathe. Walks can begin from my therapy room or a nearby agreed location.
Accessibility needs can be discussed individually so that the space feels supportive, comfortable and safe for you.
I also offer online sessions via secure platforms, as well as telephone therapy. Some clients choose a single way of working, while others find a combination that suits their needs.
Sessions & Fees
Session Length: 50 minutes
Fee: £55 per session (in-person in Lewes, online, or by phone)
I offer a limited number of reduced-cost sessions for students and people on a lower income. Please feel welcome to ask about availability if this would make therapy more accessible for you.
If you’d like to explore whether working together feels right, I offer a free 30-minute introductory phone call. This gives us both a chance to get a sense of each other, ask questions and see what you need at this time.
Therapy can be open-ended or time-limited depending on your needs, and we’ll check in regularly to make sure our work continues to support your goals and wellbeing.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice, the full fee will apply, as I’m unlikely to be able to offer the space to someone else at short notice.
“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 simple conversation! If you’re curious about working together, I welcome you to get in touch today.
If you’re wondering what therapy with me might feel like, we can arrange a free 30-minute call. It’s a gentle space to ask questions, get a sense of my approach, and see whether working together feels like the right fit for you.
- You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say — reaching out is enough.
“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
