Email: danusiaatkinson.counselling@outlook.com
Telephone: 07402440580
Welcome
Hello and welcome to my counselling practice. My name is Danusia and I am a warm and calm counsellor practicing in Sevenoaks, offering both face-to-face and online sessions if preferred.
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Many different reasons and experiences can leave someone questioning if counselling can help them. We all have difficult moments in our lives when we might need some support. Perhaps you are trying to cope with grief or are struggling with a relationship or parenting. You might be feeling worried, coping with stress all the time or feeling sad or down, wanting your life to change in some way.
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I listen to you; I think and explore what is difficult for you with you. I am passionate that understanding ourselves and our experiences in a compassionate, warm, and non-judgemental space can help us not only cope with whatever difficulties we face but empower us to develop the relationships we want, change what might not serve us and find a way to live how we want to.
About Counselling
My approach is psychodynamic which is especially helpful in identifying thoughts and feelings that we aren’t aware of that impact how we feel and cope with life. Past experiences in childhood, cultural stories, trauma, bullying, family issues, or losses can have a greater impact than we might imagine and can affect how we feel right now. We can explore some of these feelings by thinking about patterns in your life, past and present experiences, dreams, and how it feels to be in a room with me
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I believe that with a gentle and thoughtful counselling experience, you can start to understand yourself better, make sense of some of the difficulties you may have had, and think about how this may affect your current experiences. Together, we can make sense of how you are feeling and find a way forward that feels more authentic and welcome for you.
This way of counselling is structured, we meet once a week at the same time and in the same place to create a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment in which you will be able to talk to me about whatever it is that you need to bring. You deserve the space and time to be thought about and through counselling, you may find the opportunity to think about yourself and your life in greater depth. Developing a greater understanding of yourself and your experiences can help you navigate difficult times, live with loss, and connect more with others.
Starting Counselling
If you would like to explore counselling with me, you can contact me and we will arrange a free telephone consultation. It is important that you feel safe and comfortable with me so that we can work together. We can talk about what you might need, I can answer any questions you might have about me and my practice. If I don’t feel like the right fit for whatever reason, there is no obligation to continue and I will endeavour to recommend someone for you. If you wish to go forward, I offer weekly sessions at a regular time and in a safe, secure and confidential place, face-to-face in Sevenoaks or online. If you want to explore counselling with me more, you can contact me via the message board below or by email or telephone.
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My telephone number is answered only by me so please leave a voicemail with your name and contact details and I will contact you by return. An initial session is 60 mins and costs £60 and all following counselling sessions are weekly, last for 50 minutes, and are charged at £60. I work in central Sevenoaks and online. Currently, I have availability on a Thursday and Friday. I am a registered provider for Axa, Vitality Health and Aviva, your insurance may cover some or all of the costs of your therapy. ​
