Danielle Walton Larner

Flexible and affordable online sessions available. 

Please let me know your availability. 

Hi, I'm Danielle and I run Anima Talk. A Counselling and Wellbeing service with affordable, quality counselling at its heart.

I work online throughout the UK and Worldwide with prices starting for as little as £30 a session. You can find further information about fees at www.animatalk.co.uk

My passion is to make therapy easy to access and affordable.

I mix private practice with freelancing for charities, corporate and government organisations.

I'm experienced in helping people with a variety of issues including: overwhelm, depression, relationships, family, work, identity, trauma (past and present), addiction and grief. 

I specialise in helping you to find a way through life's difficulties by working collaboratively to provide a therapeutic style that works for you. This may mean giving you time and space to take things at your own pace, or a more directive approach using evidence-based therapeutic exercises and sharing tools and techniques to help you in your daily life. This approach to counselling is called Pluralistic - and the philosophy behind it is that different people will need different things at different times. So let's work together to find out what that is.

We are all fabulously different and I enjoy working with a diverse clientele hence my listings below. I have worked with people exploring gender, sexuality, race and neurodiversity and using my knowledge of the sector to signpost to specialist organisations if necessary.

Our first session is very much a time for you to share your reasons for seeking counselling and to feel what it's like to talk to me. I do a bit more talking than I would usually do in a session: gathering some personal details (which are confidential, as are our sessions), and going through the counselling contract. The rest of the session will be us talking and finding a way forward that suits you - such as the type of approach that might best help, as well as the frequency and number of sessions you have in mind.

Whether it's your first time, or you've previously had talking therapy, I understand that this first visit can sometimes feel a bit daunting - but hopefully by the end of the session you'll feel a little more at ease and hopeful that you've found the right support.

Advance payment is required to secure your session.

Please contact me with your current availability and I'll try to accommodate your preference.

Face to face / home visits are available in Bristol, UK

Online sessions available throughout the UK and Worldwide.

Hi, I’m Danielle, founder of Anima Talk – a counselling and wellbeing service offering affordable, high-quality therapy.

🌐 www.animatalk.co.uk

I'm an experienced therapist and work with people facing a range of challenges, including overwhelm, low mood, relationship or family issues, identity, trauma (past and present), addiction, grief, and work-related stress.

Clients often describe me as approachable and “a real human being.” This may be because I see the counselling relationship as a meeting of two people working together toward a shared goal: improving your life.

Published Research supports the view, that the most reliable predictor of lasting positive outcomes is not the type of therapy used, but the quality of the therapeutic relationship itself.

I frame my work through a pluralistic lens – an approach to therapy based on the idea that:

"Different people need different things at different times."

So while I’m rooted in Person-Centred Therapy, I also draw on techniques from other evidence-based approaches, including CBT, to tailor support to your needs.

I aim to offer an inclusive, accessible practice, with sessions starting from £45, and concessionary rates of £30 available for online daytime sessions.

Alongside private practice, I also work with charities, corporate clients, and government services, and offer group wellbeing sessions for organisations.

I specialise in helping you find a way through life’s difficulties by working collaboratively to create a therapeutic approach that suits you. This might involve giving you time and space to explore things at your own pace, or using a more directive style with evidence-based exercises, tools, and techniques to support your everyday life.

I view mental health in the same way we think about physical health—something that can benefit from regular care and attention. 

I work in a trauma-informed way and have experience supporting people through a range of adverse experiences—from difficult childhoods to more recent or ongoing challenges. Whether trauma is historical or present, we can explore it through talking therapy with a focus on gaining a better understanding of what happened, how it's impacting your day to day life and what can be done to improve things. Saying that, I'm also here to provide a listening ear, time and space if all the above feels a little overwhelming right now. 

We are all wonderfully unique. I will respect and honour your lived experience. I have worked with people exploring gender, sexuality, race, and neurodiversity, and I’m committed to providing an inclusive and affirming therapeutic space.

Our first session is very much an introduction.

It’s a chance for you to share what’s brought you to counselling, ask any questions, and get a sense of what it’s like to talk with me. I’ll do a little more of the talking than I usually would in future sessions—gathering some personal details (which are kept confidential), explaining how I work, and exploring which therapeutic approach might suit you best.

You may be new to counselling and have lots of questions, or simply appreciate having a safe, open space to talk. You might have had therapy before and already know what does—or doesn’t—work for you. Perhaps you have specific goals in mind, or just a sense that something isn’t quite right, even if you’re not sure why. Wherever you're starting from, I’m here to meet you where you’re at. Together, we can shape the sessions in a way that feels right for you.

Whether this is your first experience of therapy or you've had support before, I understand that coming to a first session can feel daunting. My aim is that, by the end of our time together, you'll feel more at ease and have a sense of whether this feels like the right fit for you. If it doesn’t, that’s absolutely okay too—there’s no pressure to continue. I always encourage you to take a little time after the session to reflect before deciding your next steps.

Free introductory phone call

You're very welcome to get in touch for a free 15-minute phone call if you’d like to ask any questions, see if I might be a good fit, or simply say hello before booking your first session.