Danielle Kerris

I see clients  in central Brighton on Mondays and in a comfortable practice room near Lewes train station on Thursdays. I can also offer online sessions on Thursdays

As a humanistic counsellor, I offer a non-judgemental, empathic space. I am client led and trauma-informed in my approach. I work from a place of wholeness, always assuming that, as long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong with you. As a former counsellor with Cruse I have extensive experience working with bereavement, including with persons who were bereaved during lockdown and by Covid 19. I work consciously with clients from a variety of background and life experiences. I am committed to uncovering the ways in which culturally embedded power dynamics show up within me. I am gender, sexuality and relationship diversity affirmative.

For me, the relationship is key, and an initial session would be a chance for us to feel whether I’m the right person for you. I love the Anne Lamott quote: ‘My mind is a bad neighbourhood that I try not to go into alone’. I don’t have all the answers, but I can be by your side as you visit some difficult places. And who knows, maybe some unexpected and joyful places too.

Training: 

Bonnie Badenoch - The Practice of Being Present - 2023 - ongoing

Somatic Experiencing 3 Year Professional Training - 2022-ongoing

Bonnie Badenoch - Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind - 2022

Pg Dip Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling - University of Brighton - 2021

Cruse Bereavement Training - 2019

Introduction to Somatic Experiencing – 2019

I am an associate tutor at the University of Sussex and have been delivering trauma training to a range of social and health care students, there and elsewhere, for over 10 years.  Alongside being an educator and counsellor, I am a writer, editor, writing mentor and workshop leader.

I offer a free 30 minute initial video or telephone consultation. This will be a no pressure opportunity for us to get a sense of whether we are the right fit for each other. The first full 50 minute session is chargeable at £60 and will include an assessment. 

At my Lewes practice £30 places are offered to clients in receipt of any amount of Universal Credit, Housing Benefit or other means tested benefits.

I see clients in central Brighton on Mondays, and in a comfortable practice room near Lewes train station on Thursdays. I am also able to see clients online on Thursdays.

As a humanistic counsellor, I offer a non-judgemental, empathic space. I am client led and trauma-informed in my approach. I work from a place of wholeness, always assuming that, as long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong with you. As a former counsellor with Cruse I have extensive experience working with bereavement, including with persons who were bereaved during lockdown and by Covid 19. work consciously with clients from a variety of background and life experiences. I am committed to uncovering the ways in which culturally embedded power dynamics show up within me. I am gender, sexuality and relationship diversity affirmative.

For me, the relationship is key, and an initial session would be a chance for us to feel whether I’m the right person for you. I love the Anne Lamott quote: ‘My mind is a bad neighbourhood that I try not to go into alone’. I don’t have all the answers, but I can be by your side as you visit some difficult places. And who knows, maybe some unexpected and joyful places too.

Training:

Somatic Experiencing 3 Year Professional Training - 2022-ongoing

Bonnie Badenoch - Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind - 2022

Pg Dip Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling - University of Brighton - 2021

Cruse Bereavement Training - 2019

Introduction to Somatic Experiencing – 2019

I am an associate tutor at the University of Sussex and have been delivering trauma training to a range of social and health care students, there and elsewhere, for over 10 years. Alongside being an educator and counsellor, I am a writer, editor, writing mentor and workshop leader.

I offer a free 30 minute initial video or telephone consultation. This will be an opportunity for us to get a sense of whether we are the right fit for each other. The first full 50 minute session is chargeable at £60 and will include an assessment.

At my Lewes practice £30 places are offered to clients in receipt of any amount of Universal Credit, Housing Benefit or other means tested benefits.