About Me
Meet Daniella
Hi, I'm Dani 🍀
I’m a counsellor who values authenticity, respect, and collaboration. Creating a safe, inclusive space is central to my practice, with sessions that are judgement-free, client-led, and centred on what matters most to you.
You’ll also meet Jerry, our cat — he often jumps in to say hello during Telehealth sessions.
Outside of Counselling, I enjoy reading, swimming, movies, going for walks, basketball, and spending time with my loved ones. As a late-identified autistic and ADHD adult, I bring lived experience to my work and care deeply about creating a world that genuinely supports neurodivergent people.
Qualifications & Memberships
Clinical PACFA Member: 27230
Master of Counselling – Monash University
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences – Swinburne University
Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies – Griffith University (current student)
Neuroaffirming care means recognising and supporting the full diversity of how minds work. I celebrate difference rather than trying to ‘fix’ it. My approach is strengths-based, and I value each person’s unique way of thinking, feeling and being.
This might look like:
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Communication in the way that works for you: phone, email, text, preferred tone and language
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Session summaries available if helpful
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Optional pre-session email/form to share anything you'd like me to know or set a session plan
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Camera optional in online sessions
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Sensory-friendly space: fidgets, movement, weighted items all welcome
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Lighting, sound and captions adjusted to what feels most comfortable
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Move around, sit, lie down, or walk during sessions
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No pressure to mask: info-dumping, stimming and pauses are all okay (and encouraged!)
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You set the pace. Sessions are built around you
How My Practice is Neurodiversity affirming
Testimonials
Dani is a very warm, friendly person! Without ever feeling pressured I found myself coming to clear resolutions and finding the answers I needed by myself. Its like having a chat with a friend.
You hold such a warm and safe space in counselling sessions and the sessions feel so client led. You never bring any of your own stuff into the sessions and your insight is incredibly thoughtful and has been so helpful in broadening my perspectives and building my self-confidence and resilience. Thank you so much, Dani and I am learning so much from our sessions together.
I am incredibly grateful for my therapist and the positive impact she’s had on my life. She is truly kind-hearted and listens with such genuine care. Her advice is insightful and thoughtful, and she’s helped me work through issues that have been holding me back for over a decade. Thanks to her support, I’ve found a sense of peace and am learning to be much kinder to myself. I’m now more aware of the changes I want to make in my life and am actively practicing new techniques, all while showing myself compassion and patience. I can’t thank her enough for the difference she’s made.
I've processed SO much with (and because of) Dani in just a short time. The space she provides has made me feel so safe. I have never felt more vulnerable & straightforward with a counsellor, which says a lot about someone with strong avoidance tendencies. I'm so thankful!!
She is welcoming, sensitive and works at a pace that is comfortable for me. She regularly checks in during the session to see how I am feeling and is completely non-judgemental. Highly recommend!