I’m Daniela, a BACP Registered Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist and the founder of Richmond Counselling (est. 2013)—a calm, confidential space where I’ve supported many people through life’s challenges and sparked meaningful, positive change through therapy and mentoring.

Before establishing my private practice, I completed a BA in Psychology at Richmond University in South-West London and an MSc in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology at University College London (UCL) in collaboration with the Anna Freud Centre. My professional development also includes training as a Cognitive Hypnotherapist and as an NLP & Life Coach Practitioner with Trevor Silvester, founder of the Quest Institute and author of Wordweaving. In 2024, I completed an MA in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy at the University of Roehampton—on a programme accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

As someone who moved countries as a young person and has lived the realities of relocation, I have a particular interest in working with expatriates and globally mobile clients. I understand the complex mix of belonging and dislocation, identity shifts, cultural adjustment, and the push-pull of “home.” Whether you’re navigating a new city, a bi-cultural relationship, parenting third-culture kids, or balancing international careers, my integrative approach meets you where you are—helping you make sense of change, reconnect with your values, and feel more grounded within yourself.