Psychotherapy for elite athletes, teams and high-stakes performers

Together, we will silence the noise and turn down the pressure

So you can step out on game day with total confidence and self-trust in your ability.

// Perform like you mean it

First and foremost… I’m Dani

My mission is simple - to bring genuine, person-centred psychological support

To the people that are often only noticed for their position on the leaderboard.

I’m the kind of therapist who cares about who you are and what you’re experiencing on and off the track – not as a metric that needs to shave an extra second or add points to their scoreboard (although that often happens too).

My commitment to human-focused care runs deep

Competing at the absolute limit of your sport over and over

Pushing your mind and body, facing relentless media scrutiny and carrying the weight of an entire team or organisation... is nothing short of superhuman.

But I also know the hidden cost of:

the crippling pressure to perform immaculately
the fear of letting people down
and the isolation of being away from family

It leaves you head-in-hands, trying to keep cool for the cameras, while privately ruminating on how that wasn’t your best gig and what more you could have done.

I’m no regular therapist

I’m not here to offer you mindset skills or performance "hacks".

Your team already tells you what you need to optimise - your physical training, your recovery, your nutrition.

But what about the emotional load that dictates your split-second decisions?

This is where I come in.

Instead, of treating you like an asset to optimise, I focus on the person underneath the training and trophies.

Because when you care for the whole person, the performance optimises itself.

You’ve probably been told you just need to be “tougher”, “more resilient” or to “push harder” but doing more isn’t the answer.

The real “hack” is being able to regulate your nerves before a big event, knowing your innate value and realising that you are worthy of appreciation regardless of where you cross the finish line.

I’m here to help you move past a frustrating performance or loss and still step back into the arena free – from the fear that it is going to happen again.

My story ended a little differently than yours - and that’s exactly why I’m here.

After years of competing at a high level in gymnastics, I faced a pivotal decision: commit my life to chasing an Olympic performance or walk away and reclaim my happiness.

I chose to walk. Little did I know that choosing myself over the sport back then was the first step in a lifelong journey of discovering who I am, as a human - not as my achievements.

While mastering my floor routine and winning gold on the weekends was thrilling, it wasn’t who I was meant to be.

I went from pushing through injuries

missing out on life & feeling trapped

by comparison and expectations- to finding inner peace.

I found parts of me that I was trying to prove by winning medals. I wasn’t put on this earth to stand at the top of the podium.

I’m here to hold space for the human who does.

I help athletes and high-performers discover who they are separate to their accolades – so they can experience genuine fulfillment both on and off track.

You deserve to stand on the podium proud

savouring every cheer of support

knowing exactly who you are and why you don't need to prove yourself to anyone.

By rewriting the internal rules that say you are only worthy when you win and silencing the voice that screams louder each time the pressure increases – you’ll find lasting peace through every victory, every loss and every transition along the way.

My Credentials:

MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy

BSc (Hons) in Psychology

Certified by British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

Professional Life Coaching Certificate

Peep into what it’s like to work with me

“Working with Dani felt like a giant hug in a warm cosy space created just for me”

”She was so nurturing, understanding and listened well. I felt heard and understood. She helped me to challenge current thoughts and offered fresh perspectives. I would recommend any woman working with this beautiful soul. Thank you Dani!”

Laura - Self-love Coach

Experience human-first therapy with a specialist in your corner.

You don't have to carry the weight of the paddock alone.

Let’s build the internal stamina that allows you to stay engaged and handle the pressure with total ease.