Not everyone finds it easy to relate in a traditional way - the expectations attached to room based therapy, where we sit face to face, may feel overwhelming to some people. We offer a unique flexibility in the way that we work. We are a neurodivergence affirming practice, and strive to be anti-ableist, antiracist, in support of gender and sexual diversity, and against discrimination in all its forms.
Therapy can be designed to suit you, rather than expecting you to fit into therapy.
About me and my practice
I am late-identified as Autistic and having ADHD. My pronouns are she/her. I am bisexual, and vegan.
I work in a range of settings - online, room-based, in nature and partnering with animals. I am a Pluralistic therapist - this means that I don't believe that one approach is right for everyone, nor am I the expert in your challenges. We both have knowledge, experience, and expertise to bring to the table and our work will involve putting our heads together and working things out together.
Experience
I have been working in the field of mental health since I was 18. I have experience of working within psychiatric inpatient care, community mental health settings, education settings and residential care within the statutory, private and voluntary sector. I am also a Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I have worked in private practise as a therapist since 2015, running a Community Interest Company - Pony Partnerships CIC.
Qualifications
Some of my qualifications include:
MSc Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (July 2022)
PhD Nursing Studies (June 2020)
HERD Faculty Member (May 2019)
Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision (January 2019)
HERD Institute Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy Certification (Existential-Integrative) (August 2018)
LEAP Senior Practitioner (October 2017)
Crossfields Institute Level 5 Diploma in Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy: The LEAP Method (October 2017)
LEAP Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy Training (September 2015)
Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling (June 2011)
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP (Accred)
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Saturday, 6 April 2024
Initial Consultation
If you think that we might be able to help, please contact us via email to arrange a free 20 minute phone call/online meeting to discuss your needs. The next step would then be an assessment appointment (either online or in person) with Danielle to formulate an approach that will work for you, before allocating you to one of our team or adding you to our waiting list.
Fees
Please go to our website for up to date information on services and fees:
https://www.ponypartnerships.com/services-and-fees/
Rates will vary when paying via EAP/insurance companies or the Local Authority due to the increased financial and administrative requirements.
Therapeutic Approach
Pluralistic
Video Platforms
Teams, Whatsapp
Pronouns
She/her
Area
Derby
