Mental Health Support in Plymouth
Compassionate counselling tailored to your needs
A Warm Welcome
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP (Accred.)
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP (Accred.)
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP (Accred.)
A calm, confidential space to pause, reflect and find a way forward.
At Ancora Counselling, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and explore new ways of coping.
For some, counselling can be a way of returning to themselves - finding that sense of stability, connection and in
A calm, confidential space to pause, reflect and find a way forward.
At Ancora Counselling, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and explore new ways of coping.
For some, counselling can be a way of returning to themselves - finding that sense of stability, connection and inner anchor again.
With over 20 years’ counselling experience, I have worked with the NHS, Relate, universities, schools and private clients.
I support people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, burnout, workplace or school bullying, health concerns, and life transitions.
Sometimes, you may simply feel stuck, overwhelmed or caught in the same thoughts and patterns.
A personalised approach
I believe you are the expert in your own life. Our sessions are tailored to you, drawing on evidence-based approaches including Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Transactional Analysis. Where helpful, I may also incorporate mindfulness, relaxation and creative exploration.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you ask for help.
I also offer professional supervision for counsellors and other professionals.
Need urgent support?
If you are in crisis, please contact NHS 111 or your GP, or visit my About Counselling page for details of additional support services.
Counselling Supervision in Plymouth & online
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP (Accred.)
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP (Accred.)
Clinical Supervision for Counsellors & Therapists
I offer clinical supervision to counsellors and therapists at all stages of their professional journey, including newly qualified practitioners developing their confidence and professional identity.
I see supervision as more than reviewing client work or meeting professional requirements. I
Clinical Supervision for Counsellors & Therapists
I offer clinical supervision to counsellors and therapists at all stages of their professional journey, including newly qualified practitioners developing their confidence and professional identity.
I see supervision as more than reviewing client work or meeting professional requirements. It is a space to pause, reflect and think deeply about your therapeutic work, your clients and your experience as a practitioner.
My approach
My supervision is relational and pluralistic, drawing flexibly on approaches including Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, ACT and Transactional Analysis.
I also use the Seven-Eyed Model of supervision to explore different aspects of the therapeutic process - including the client, the therapeutic relationship, the wider context and what may be happening for you as the therapist.
Where helpful, I incorporate creative and somatic approaches such as imagery, metaphor and awareness of bodily sensations.
I also welcome exploring questions of meaning, values, purpose and identity, particularly during times of change, loss or uncertainty.
While I value depth and reflection, I also want supervision to be practical and useful. Together, we can develop clearer thinking, consider different perspectives and identify helpful next steps.
A safe space for your practice
The supervisory relationship is central to my approach. I aim to create a space where you can bring difficult, uncertain or unfinished work without fear of judgement.
Supervision can support you with therapeutic challenges, ethical dilemmas and emotional responses, while also recognising what is working well and strengthening your confidence in your professional judgement.
I particularly enjoy working with newly qualified counsellors, while also welcoming experienced practitioners who want a reflective space to develop their practice further.
Experience
I have over 20 years’ experience in counselling, working across the NHS, Relate, universities, schools and private practice. I have established counselling services within educational settings, supporting both students and staff, and currently provide supervision to NHS staff working in oncology.
I also have experience working alongside Child Protection Teams within education.
I welcome supervisees from private practice, health, education and other organisational settings.
As a Registered and Accredited Member of BACP, with an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision, I offer supervision in Plymouth and online throughout the UK.
Interested in supervision?
If you would like to explore whether my approach is right for you, I offer a free, informal 30-minute conversation with no obligation.
Please get in touch to arrange a time to talk.
Client Promise - CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP (Accred.)
Client Promise - CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING
Confidential Counselling
Whatever you are facing, whether it feels big or small, you deserve a space where you can be heard without judgement.
I offer confidential counselling in Plymouth, as well as online counselling across the UK, for adults, young people and couples.
Sessions are tailored to your needs and may be short-term or longer-ter
Confidential Counselling
Whatever you are facing, whether it feels big or small, you deserve a space where you can be heard without judgement.
I offer confidential counselling in Plymouth, as well as online counselling across the UK, for adults, young people and couples.
Sessions are tailored to your needs and may be short-term or longer-term, depending on what feels right for you.
What you share in counselling is treated as confidential. There are some important limits to confidentiality, particularly where there is a serious concern about your safety or the safety of someone else. We will discuss these boundaries at the beginning so that you understand how confidentiality works and can feel safe and informed.
You are always free to decide whether counselling feels right for you and how many sessions you would like. Even one session can be a valuable first step.
I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel daunting. If you would like to explore whether we might be a good fit,
I offer a free 30-minute initial conversation, with no obligation to continue.
What Concerns You?
Counselling for Depression, Anxiety and Grief in Plymouth
Counselling for Depression, Anxiety and Grief in Plymouth
Counselling for Depression, Anxiety and Grief in Plymouth
When life feels difficult
Counselling can help when thoughts, feelings or experiences begin to feel overwhelming, repetitive or difficult to make sense of. You might be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, burnout, health concerns or a period of change. Sometimes there is no clear reason — you simply
When life feels difficult
Counselling can help when thoughts, feelings or experiences begin to feel overwhelming, repetitive or difficult to make sense of. You might be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, burnout, health concerns or a period of change. Sometimes there is no clear reason — you simply know that things don’t feel right.
With over 20 years’ experience across the NHS, Relate, universities, schools and private practice, I offer an experienced and individual approach to counselling.
My approach
I believe you are the expert in your own life. We will work together to understand what is happening and consider what might help.
I draw on a range of approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Transactional Analysis, alongside mindfulness, relaxation and creative exploration where appropriate.
The aim is not simply to understand the past, but to help you find greater clarity and develop ways of moving forward.
What you can bring
There is no requirement to arrive with a clear diagnosis or a particular problem to solve. Counselling can be a place to explore whatever is troubling you, including questions about relationships, identity, purpose, change or the future.
If you are unsure whether counselling is right for you, I offer a free 30-minute initial conversation to help you decide.
Relationship Issues
Counselling for Depression, Anxiety and Grief in Plymouth
Counselling for Depression, Anxiety and Grief in Plymouth
Couples & Relationship Counselling
Relationships can change over time, and periods of conflict, disconnection or uncertainty can leave both people feeling stuck. Couples counselling provides an opportunity to slow things down and understand what is happening within the relationship.
I can support couples who are experiencing communication
Couples & Relationship Counselling
Relationships can change over time, and periods of conflict, disconnection or uncertainty can leave both people feeling stuck. Couples counselling provides an opportunity to slow things down and understand what is happening within the relationship.
I can support couples who are experiencing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, loss of connection, the impact of life changes, or uncertainty about the future.
The aim is to help you understand each other more clearly, explore patterns within the relationship and consider what you both need. This may include working towards rebuilding the relationship, finding a different way of relating, or gaining greater clarity about the way forward.
Children & Young People
Counselling for Depression, Anxiety and Grief in Plymouth
Children & Young People
Counselling for Children & Young People
Children and young people can experience difficulties that they may not yet have the words or confidence to express. Counselling can provide an opportunity to explore feelings, worries and experiences in a way that feels appropriate to their age and stage of development.
I work with young people expe
Counselling for Children & Young People
Children and young people can experience difficulties that they may not yet have the words or confidence to express. Counselling can provide an opportunity to explore feelings, worries and experiences in a way that feels appropriate to their age and stage of development.
I work with young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, friendship or relationship difficulties, bullying, family changes, loss, school pressures and other challenges.
My approach is adapted to each young person and may include talking, creative activities and other ways of helping them express and understand what they are experiencing.
I aim to work collaboratively with young people, whilst recognising the important role parents and carers may have in supporting them.
