I am Janet Daniel and a qualified, experienced relationship counsellor working in Teddington. I also offer the unique opportunity of 'Walk and Talk' counselling sessions in Bushy Park, believing in the therapeutic value of counselling outdoors in nature.
For the past 25 years I have been helping individuals and couples make a real difference to their lives. I am a registered and senior accredited member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am committed to providing therapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. My approach is warm, friendly, practical and supportive. I have a MSc, a post graduate diploma in counselling and have worked in the NHS, the private, public, and voluntary sectors.
Working with me brings you the benefit of a rich and varied life and career. See 'My Story' page.
I work with both individuals and couples on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to make the changes you need to lead a happier and fulfilling life.
"Who looks outside dreams, who looks inside awakes. Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart."
(C.G Jung)
Relationships -personal and professional
Intimacy and attachment
Anxiety and stress
Depression
Life stages and adjustment to change
Managing anger and conflict
Low self worth
Post traumatic stress
Understanding the impact of childhood experiences, abuse and domestic violence
Separation and divorce
Coping with grief and loss
Pregnancy, miscarriage and infertility
Health and disability
LGBTQ and issues of gender and identity
ADHD
I am an integrative therapist, which means that I bring together in a holistic way ideas and ways of working from several schools of psychological thought and clinical practice. This means I pay attention to the many different ways in which human experience is expressed- consciously, unconsciously, physically, emotionally, cognitively, creatively and spiritually in a flexible way, tailoring my approach in response to each unique individual.
Couples often come to counselling as a last resort, when their relationship is in crisis and they are at the point of breaking up. It is never too late to take stock and address the difficulties you are having, but the earlier you come the better the chance of a successful and sustainable outcome. People come because they have been arguing, going round in circles, feeling distanced from their partner emotionally and physically, and intimacy may have ceased. There may be issues around the children. Couples also come because one partner has had an affair. Today's social media and the internet offer more opportunities for sexting affairs and porn addiction, and what one partner sees as harmless, the other may see as betrayal.
I am a trained and experienced relationship counsellor, used to helping couples improve their communication, manage conflict, consider their attachment styles, and explore issues around intimacy. I was a family mediator with Gwent Mediation for many years, helping couples separating or divorcing with issues around their children, finance and property. In the past decade I have done specialised relationship training courses with Juliet Grayson and sex addiction with Paula Hall.
I usually see you and your partner separately first for a session each, when I will take a relationship history. Then we all meet together and agree the focus of our work. Some couples come for a few sessions, others need longer to resolve their issues. If you don't have a partner or your partner won't attend you are still welcome to come alone. I also offer annual, or as required, regular relationship health checks.
At the first session we talk about what's brought you at this point in your life for counselling, what your concerns and difficulties are, and the areas of your life you would want to focus our work together.
I invite you to discuss your goals and how you would like to be when therapy ends.
We both sign a working agreement which sets out my duty of care to you, terms of confidentiality, the principles by which we will work together and the practicalities such as when and where we will meet, fees and cancellation costs.
If you travel a lot with work or if it's easier for you to have sessions remotely we can use Skype, Google Meet or Whats App.
Family Mediation
Relationship therapy is not only for couples in a romantic partnership or marriage. It can also be helpful for members of a family or friends who are in conflict with one another, have drifted apart or who have become estranged. Sadly, today estrangement is becoming more common. Younger people are not so willing to put up with negative attitudes, behaviours or unwanted critical advice from their parents or old friends. Parents may not understand why they are not encouraged or allowed to see their grandchildren as they feel they've always tried to do their best. Some adult children who suffered childhood abuse or emotional neglect find their relationship with their mother, father or step-families very challenging. Sons can find themselves in the middle of the relationship between their mother and their partner, feeling guilty, responsible and powerless.
I offer the opportunity for two or three family members or friends to come together to talk about their situation, explore and manage ways to set principles, boundaries and plans for any future contact and relationship. I invite you back to review your relationship..
I work to the BACP code of ethics and good practice and have regular clinical supervision. Everything shared is confidential unless you or someone else is at risk of serious harm or you are breaking the law.
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I have a dedicated room in Teddington, I am in easy reach of Kingston, Richmond, Hounslow, Hampton, and Surrey. I also offer 'Walk and Talk' sessions in Bushy Park. There are excellent public transport links and I am just a short walk from trains and buses. There is free parking on side roads nearby.
I am able to offer sessions for individuals and couples flexibly on weekdays and evenings.
'Walk and Talk' sessions are available during week days and weekends in Bushy Park. After the end of March-October also in the evenings.
Arrangements for Skype, Google Meet, WhatsApp and telephone sessions can be flexible.
I am happy to offer a free 20 minute introductory telephone conversation before our initial meeting.
From January 1st 2025 my fees are as follows:
£70 per 50 minute session for counselling individuals (£65 2024).
£85 per hour session for couples, relationship therapy and mediation (£80 2024)
I offer three free sessions to Climate Change and Social Justice Activists who are on low wages or benefits.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 0750 5024 117 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
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