Counselling with Janet Daniel

Couples Counselling, Psychotherapy and Family Mediation

Teddington, Richmond upon Thames

Call 07505024117
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Couples Counselling, Psychotherapy and Family Mediation in Teddington and Bushy Park

A Warm Welcome to my Website...

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.

Janet Daniel, Counsellor
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"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)

I am a integrative therapist experienced in helping clients with a wide range of difficulties including :

Couples Counselling in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames

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

Counselling

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 Counselling in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames

How does it work with couples?

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.

Counselling in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames

How does it work with individuals?

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.

Counselling in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames

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.

For more information about how the process works and subjects covered see Articles.

Testimonials

Dear Janet, thank you for your support in the past few months. The way you listened and made me feel heard was exactly what I needed. You create a very safe space and your pragmatic approach is refreshing and helpful. I enjoyed coming to see you. Whilst right now I feel much better, it is also very reassuring to know I can call you again as and when I feel the need or simply the desire for more support.

Fran

We are very grateful for Janet's help. She provided us with practical tools/strategies that have transformed how we communicate with each other and avoid pointless and unnecessary conflicts. Our whole family is benefitting from our improved empathy and deepened understanding of each other. Thank you, Janet.

Maz and Cara

Janet provided a warm, safe welcoming space to open up and explore my deep emotions and painful past experiences. It helped enormously to talk through these emotions. I felt listened to, understood and safely guided with how to process them.

Sasti

Morning Janet! Just wanted to say hello as I'm feeling really grateful and proud for how far I've come since last year. You've helped me so much and I really appreciate all your guidance and support. Hope you're doing well!!

Amy

Janet has helped me to navigate a tough time for both my family and myself individually, for which I am very grateful. Following multiple sessions, I now feel a sense of clarity and strength that seemed too distant to comprehend. Thanks, Janet.

Ed.

Thanks Janet for an excellent session last night. Both always come away feeling as if we've grown. Look forward to next week.

Sam and Sureen

The line I’ve used from speaking to you is that you arrive at things you sort of already knew were true, but you understand them, and so can deal with them, and if they are negative, cut them off at source. Thank you, Janet.

Nick

Janet helped my husband and I through an incredibly difficult period after an infidelity. Our sessions with her were immeasurably helpful and thanks to her guidance we have been able to come out the other side in a stronger place. I cannot recommend her enough.

Debi and Steph

As a climate activist in a relationship with another climate activist we have been struggling to find out how to feel about having children. Janet has been very helpful in guiding us through these difficult conversations. She kindly offered three free sessions due to our involvement in climate activism and we have been very grateful for these due to our limited income.

Em and Nick

"I seeked help from Janet when deciding to come off antidepressants. She gave me invaluable support, equipping me with the necessary tools to navigate challenging situations. Throughout this time she also gave me compassionate guidance throughout my fertility journey, creating a safe and nurturing environment for me to explore my emotions. I highly recommend her expertise to anyone seeking compassionate and effective therapy".

Lu W

"I would highly recommend Janet. Her warmth and empathy immediately made me feel relaxed and comfortable in sharing my situation. Janet has a wealth of experience and combines in depth understanding and support with practical advice and strategies. I wouldn’t hesitate to seek further sessions with Janet should the need arise for me."

Rachel

"Janet is incredible. I’ve been seeing her for around 5 months and in that short time she has helped me make so much progress. She really listens and understands me, has given me many tools, a lot of support and most importantly an action plan. I have found with past therapists there is often a lack of action and guidance, where I really need a lot of support and direction and Janet has definitely given me and more in a really hard chapter of my life. I really look forward to our sessions and I highly recommend Janet to everyone who needs support or personal development in general. Thank you."

Rachel

"For me, I think you have a pragmatic approach that balances emotion and rationale. You brought a calmness to our situation, and an ability to guide us along without being prescriptive. You have a gift to quickly understand people and the core of the problem, which enables you to really contribute in a meaningful way rather than just being another person in the room listening." John and Jenny.

"We cannot thank you enough for supporting us through a truly difficult time. I'm not sure how we would have managed it all without your support."

Lesley and Lina.

“Janet has been helping my wife and I with marriage counselling over the past year. She has been absolutely brilliant. Her temperament, advice and general approach has been both professional and warm and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.” Andy.

"Thank you for all your time, care and support"

Kathy.

“I have been seeing Janet, as and when needed, over the last 15 years. Janet has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She has helped me understand and overcome various hurdles within my life. Not only that, she has helped me implement strategies to support myself in the future. I would highly recommend Janet to anyone who is in need of/seeking therapy.”

Shireen G

“I became a client of Janet Daniel a few years ago. It’s a big step and takes courage to seek help, it can also be intimidating. Importantly. Janet provides a safe welcoming environment to do so and puts you at ease. She is professional but very warm, approachable and friendly. Drawing on her wealth of knowledge and experience she has provided insights to help me recognise certain behaviours and patterns, teaching tools so that I can to learn how to cope better and grow. Being listened to and feeling like you are being understood can never be underestimated. Life is ever changing and things can knock you off track, Janet has always been there for me, a touch stone giving continued support and guidance over the years which has been invaluable. I would recommend highly.” Chris G

"I am feeling in a good space, which is definitely down to you and all your help."

Jo.

“Janet is a great therapist for a lot of reasons. She is an intent listener, she validates my thoughts and feelings, and is very practical and action-oriented in her advice. I was struggling with some family relationship problems, and even though I had done my own work for years, I credit seeing Janet as the reason I’m finally feeling at peace about it. The added bonus is that she offers walk-and talk therapy in the park, which is always enjoyable.”

Alex

"Thank you so much for your help and support. We found the sessions incredibly helpful and appreciated your guidance and expertise "

Max and Cleo

"Thank you so much. We have made lots of progress this year"

Ray and Sophie

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Location & Fees

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.

Contact

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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