How Conflict Can Be Your Greatest Ally in Relationships
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Danielle Woolley
Therapeutic Counselor
verified by TherapyRoute
“My areas of focus are: Stress and Anxiety | Expat and modern living challenges | Relationships and conflict | Emotional crisis | Body Disconnection | LGBTQ+. I create safe, non-judgemental spaces where my clients can get to know themselves deeply, gain greater awareness and emotional intelligence, confront their obstacles, experience growth, authenticity and change, and develop emotional tools and resources to manage stress and navigate the many challenges of today’s [often insane, unhealthy and imbalanced] world. ”
About Me
I'm a therapeutic counsellor from South Africa specialising in emotional support, development and wellbeing for expats & foreigners away from home and in other cultures. I am based in Granada, Spain, where I provide in-person sessions as well as online sessions, in English and Spanish.
Approach
I specialise in Gestalt techniques and the body-mind connection. Without including our bodies in the process, we continuously loop around in our minds and don’t truly involve, connect with and understand the messages from our bodies and emotions.
I have been through my own process of emotional healing. I engage with my clients as a relatable human and not as a sterile, blank page with no personality or life experiences. I am gentle, loving and empathetic. I am also energetic, creative and full of joy. And I am honest, engaging and genuine.
A HOLISTIC APPROACH
Nothing exists on its own. I work with you, as a whole, with all the external and internal influences that shape who you are.
You are the expert and authority on your life. I help you to uncover your truth.
Learning to trust yourself and unlearn everything that is not you.
Anchoring yourself in the present moment.
Developing awareness of your breath and your body, its messages, tensions and signals.
MY FOCUS AREAS
I care deeply about each of my client’s unique stories & each and every issue that’s important to them. That being said, my special focus areas are:
The challenges of living abroad as a foreigner, in a foreign land and culture
Stress and Anxiety
Relationships, conflict and emotional crisis
Emotional dysregulation
Disconnection - from ourselves, our emotions and our bodies
LGBTQ+
Navigating the challenges of today’s society: social media, overproductivity, the inability to stop and rest, overstimulation, and eco-anxiety
HEALING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF
You’re not broken and you can heal. Everything you’re looking for already exists within you.
If you’ve found your way here, this is proof that you are already on the path to finding answers. Don’t stop searching. Believe in yourself and the life that you dream of living.
I know that you are capable of making the changes you’re looking for. I have. You can.
Services
WHO ARE MY CLIENTS?
Living in a country that is not natively my own, I give clients a perspective that takes into consideration culture, language barriers and the challenges of living abroad.
I have a mix of clients: many are English speaking expats of many different nationalities and looking for emotional support from someone who can offer familiarity;
Others are Spanish speaking, equally expats or living in Spain, and looking for someone alternative and open minded with a multi-cultural perspective.
Services Offered:
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Crisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
Learn more about Online Counselling
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Groups
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma
Professional Title:
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Therapeutic Counselor
A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.
Qualifications
University of Cape Town
Alejandría, Formación y Terapia
Universidad Internacional de Andalucía
Registrations
Asociación Española de Terapia Gestalt
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