Compassionate Wellbeing Support
Ancora — “anchor” in Italian, and also “again.”
A safe counselling space to find your anchor and return to yourself.
A Warm Welcome
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP
A Warm Welcome
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
Reaching out can feel like a big step. At times, life can feel really challenging. Some experiences are hard to make sense of, and at other times even small things can feel overwhelming.
With over 20 years’ experience supporting mental health. I've worked for th
A Warm Welcome
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
Reaching out can feel like a big step. At times, life can feel really challenging. Some experiences are hard to make sense of, and at other times even small things can feel overwhelming.
With over 20 years’ experience supporting mental health. I've worked for the NHS, for Relate, within Education - in universities and schools - as well private practice. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to understand what you’re going through.
My work is rooted in person-centred values. I believe you are the expert on your own life, with a natural capacity to grow and heal. My role is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can reconnect with that, and move towards the life you want.
Support from friends and family can be invaluable. Counselling offers something a little different: a dedicated space focused entirely on you. A place to pause, reflect, gain perspective, and find ways of coping that feel manageable.
I support people with:
- Anxiety, panic, and overwhelming thoughts
- Depression and low mood
- Grief, loss, and bereavement
- Trauma and difficult life experiences
- Relationship challenges
- Health concerns
- Mid-life and spiritual questions
- Workplace or school bullying
- Healing from burnout
- Rehabilitation
This is not an exhaustive list! At times, thoughts and feelings can feel stuck—leaving you exhausted, or caught in the same worries or memories again and again.
My Counselling Approach
I offer a flexible, personalised approach. We shape our work together around what feels most helpful for you.
I use a range of well-established approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), solution-focused work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Transactional Analysis. I also make space for reflective exploration and, where helpful, may introduce mindfulness or relaxation techniques. Sometimes, we may simply press pause and breathe.
My aim is to offer a compassionate, supportive space where you feel understood, while helping you move forward in a way that feels right for you.
CRISIS SUPPORT
Livewell Southwest’s First Response Service is a 24/7 crisis line providing advice, support and signposting for people experience mental health difficulties.
If you feel worried about your mental health or that of a loved one or a friend, you can call the crisis line on NHS 111 (select the mental health option).
Call the Samaritans freephone +44 116 123 www.samaritans.org If you’re feeling suicidal please tell someone and get help. The following NHS link contains important guidelines www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide
PAPYRUS operates HOPELINEUK, a suicide prevention helpline staffed by professionals trained in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).
HOPELINEUK advisers work with young people to understand why these thoughts of suicide might be present. They also provide young people with a safe space to talk through anything happening in their life that could be impacting on their ability to stay safe.
The helpline is available for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking of suicide.
Call 0800 068 4141
Text 07786 209 697
There is also a National Grief Helpline available through CRUSE: 0808 808 1677 www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
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Counselling Supervision in Plymouth & online
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP
In addition to counselling, I offer supervision services to support other professionals in the field. I welcome therapists from all levels of experience. I really enjoy supervising newly qualified counsellors. My supervision services are available to counsellors in Plymouth and online across the UK.
I have wide-reaching experience suppor
In addition to counselling, I offer supervision services to support other professionals in the field. I welcome therapists from all levels of experience. I really enjoy supervising newly qualified counsellors. My supervision services are available to counsellors in Plymouth and online across the UK.
I have wide-reaching experience supporting counsellors in different sectors. Currently, I provide supervision for NHS staff within the Oncology sector and have experience working with Child Protection Teams as well. .
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In addition to my practice in the NHS, I have experience establishing therapy services in schools, offering counselling and wellbeing groups to students and to Staff. This enables me to provide effective support to counsellors working in health and educational settings.
My approach is warm and collaborative, focusing on building a trusting supervisory relationship. I hold an advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision enabling me to work pluralistically, drawing on a variety of therapeutic models, including the Seven-Eyed Model, to examine client work from multiple perspectives.
Counselling can be emotionally demanding work, I provide a safe space to explore any issues arising from your practice, including how your personal life may intersect with your professional life.
If you'd like to learn more about the supervision I offer, please get in touch for an informal discussion on how we could work together.
“Learn your theories as well as you can, but put them aside when you touch the miracle of the living soul.” — Carl Jung
Client Promise - CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING
Danya Martoglio, Plymouth based Counsellor & Supervisor PG (dip) MBACP
Client Promise - CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING
Whatever you’re facing - no matter how big or small - it matters - and you will be met with care, respect, and understanding.
I work with all ages and stages of life, offering counselling in Plymouth, and online across the UK, to adults, couples, and young people, providing essential mental health support.
Everything shared in counsellin
Whatever you’re facing - no matter how big or small - it matters - and you will be met with care, respect, and understanding.
I work with all ages and stages of life, offering counselling in Plymouth, and online across the UK, to adults, couples, and young people, providing essential mental health support.
Everything shared in counselling is treated as confidential, and confidentiality would only be broken if there is a serious risk of harm to you or others. We will discuss this clearly in our first session so you feel safe and informed.
As a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I adhere to their professional and ethical framework. I am fully qualified, insured, and hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
You are free to choose the number of sessions that feel right for you—whether you need short-term support or longer-term therapy. Even one session can be a valuable first step.
Approaching a counsellor can feel daunting, but if it feels like the right time to take that first step, I look forward to working with you and will do my best to ensure the experience is as stress-free as possible.
Contact me for a free exploratory 15-minute consultation to discuss counselling or supervision services.
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
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or grief, you are not alone. Many people experience overwhelming emotions at different points in their lives, whether due to loss, trauma, or ongoing stress.
You may be experiencing:
- ongoing low mood or depression
- anxiety, panic, or excessive worry
- feelings of hopelessness or emotional overwhel
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or grief, you are not alone. Many people experience overwhelming emotions at different points in their lives, whether due to loss, trauma, or ongoing stress.
You may be experiencing:
- ongoing low mood or depression
- anxiety, panic, or excessive worry
- feelings of hopelessness or emotional overwhelm
- grief or bereavement after losing someone important
- difficulty coping with life changes or past trauma
How can counselling help?
I offer a safe, confidential space where you can talk openly and begin to feel more in control. With extensive experience working with anxiety counselling, depression support, and grief therapy, I work with you at your own pace to understand what you’re going through and find ways to move forward.
Talking therapy can help you make sense of difficult emotions and reduce their intensity. Research in neuroscience shows that when we begin to name and express our feelings, they often become more manageable.
Grief is a deeply personal experience. There is no “right way” to grieve, and it cannot be rushed. Together, we can create space to process your loss and help you adjust in a way that feels right for you.
Our work together may include:
- understanding patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviours
- learning practical coping strategies for anxiety and low mood
- Introducing some simple mindfulness
- building emotional resilience
- developing healthier ways of responding to difficult feelings
- supporting you through grief and life transitions
This is a supportive, non-judgemental space where you don’t need to have all the answers.
Crisis Support
If you are in crisis or need urgent help, please:
- Call NHS 111
- Contact your GP
- Visit the About Counselling page for further support services
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.”
— Christopher Reeve
Relationship Issues
Counselling for Depression, Anxiety and Grief in Plymouth
Counselling for Depression, Anxiety and Grief in Plymouth
Couples Counselling in Plymouth & Online
I offer a supportive and confidential space to explore relationship difficulties and the challenges that can arise between partners.
Having a neutral, non-judgemental sounding board can help you both reflect more openly and consider new ways forward together.
Research and clinical experience show th
Couples Counselling in Plymouth & Online
I offer a supportive and confidential space to explore relationship difficulties and the challenges that can arise between partners.
Having a neutral, non-judgemental sounding board can help you both reflect more openly and consider new ways forward together.
Research and clinical experience show that all relationships experience conflict at times—it’s how that conflict is understood and worked through that makes the difference. As highlighted in Therapy Today, “relationship counselling reminded us that ‘love’ is a verb, and we have to practise it every day.”
Couples counselling is different from individual therapy in that the focus is on the relationship itself, rather than on one person.
We work together to understand patterns of communication, emotional responses, and the ways you relate to one another. The aim is not to take sides, but to support both of you in feeling heard and understood.
Counselling can help improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. Unhelpful patterns—often outside of awareness—can be recognised and worked through, sometimes more quickly than expected.
If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or disconnected, gaining a fresh perspective can make a meaningful difference.
Some people also choose to explore individual psychotherapy alongside couples work, as developing insight into your own thoughts and feelings can support a healthier, more fulfilling way of relating—both to yourself and to others.
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”
— Carl Jung
Children & Young People
Counselling for Depression, Anxiety and Grief in Plymouth
Children & Young People
Counselling Children and Young People
It’s not always easy for children and young people to put their feelings into words.
Sometimes talking helps, and sometimes more creative approaches can make it easier for them to express what’s going on and begin to let go of worries.
If you’re feeling concerned about your child, you’re not alone—and s
Counselling Children and Young People
It’s not always easy for children and young people to put their feelings into words.
Sometimes talking helps, and sometimes more creative approaches can make it easier for them to express what’s going on and begin to let go of worries.
If you’re feeling concerned about your child, you’re not alone—and seeking support can be a positive first step.
I offer a warm, supportive space where your child can feel safe and understood. I have experience working alongside CAMHS and in a range of school and university settings. With a background in teaching, as well as running mindfulness and wellbeing groups, I’m able to adapt how I work to suit each young person’s needs.
In an initial session, we take time to gently get to know your child and understand what might be helpful for them, working at a pace that feels comfortable. Where appropriate, parents can be part of this first session.
I use a range of practical and creative approaches to help young people explore their feelings, build confidence, and develop healthier ways of coping.
I also understand the importance of balancing a young person’s confidentiality with keeping parents appropriately informed, always with your child’s safety and wellbeing at the centre.
“You find sometimes that a thing which seemed very thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it.”
— Winnie-the-Pooh
