Danusia Atkinson

Hello and welcome to my counselling practice. My name is Danusia and I am a warm and calm psychodynamic counsellor practicing in Sevenoaks, offering both face-to-face and online sessions if preferred.

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 benefit from some additional support. Perhaps you have experienced a bereavement, are struggling with a relationship or parenting, trying to cope with anxiety or depression, or want your life to change in some way.

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.

Counselling is a unique space to do just that. My practice 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, distressing family issues, losses, or relationship difficulties can have a greater impact than we might imagine and can affect how we feel right now. Together, we can make sense of how you are feeling and find a way forward that feels more authentic and welcome for you.

I offer weekly sessions at a regular time and in a safe, secure, and confidential place, face-to-face in Sevenoaks or online. I am well-trained and experienced. I have a BACP-accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and experience with clients in schools, private practice, and within charitable agencies; I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work to the BACP's Ethical Framework.

I have worked with clients who have brought many different experiences including family issues such as estrangement, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, bereavement and loss, life stage issues, low self-esteem, anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, and difficulties with identity.

My recent training includes: Coping after a Trauma, Traumatic Bereavement, Supporting Children with Autism and ADHD, Disordered Eating, Unhealthy Relationships, and Suicidality and Self-harming behaviour.

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.  

My telephone number is answered only by me so please leave a voicemail with your name and contact details and I will contact you in return. You can find further information about me and my practice on my website. 

An initial meeting will last an hour and be charged at £60. Further sessions last 50 minutes and are charged at £55.