Compassionate CBT & EMDR Therapy for Women & Mothers
I See You, I Hear You, and I'm Here to Help
Hello! I'm Daniella Doon-Joseph, an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and EMDR practitioner, working with women and mums online across the UK and in-person in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. As a mum of two, I understand the juggle, the guilt, and the weight of trying to be 'enough.'
I'm originally from Trinidad & Tobago and studied Psychology in Barbados before completing a clinical internship in Massachusetts, USA, and moving to the UK for my M.Sc. in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Living across different cultures has shaped me into a more inclusive, culturally responsive therapist.
With over 20 years in mental health, I've worked in residential settings supporting children and young adults, as a Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor at Goldsmiths, University of London, and spent many years in the NHS as a CBT Therapist, Clinical Supervisor and Perinatal Lead.
My approach to therapy
I use evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you process difficult experiences, challenge unhelpful patterns, and develop practical tools for lasting change.
I have extensive experience supporting people with anxiety (generalised anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD), depression, trauma, low self-esteem and long-term health conditions.
As your therapist, I am:
Collaborative - we work together as a team, you're the expert on your life
Curious - I listen deeply to understand your unique story and what matters most to you
Compassionate - together we'll cultivate the self-kindness you deserve
Culturally adaptive - I honour your background, values and lived experience
Supporting You Through Motherhood
As a therapist specialising in maternal mental health, I'm here to support you wherever you are on your journey. Whether you're experiencing anxiety during pregnancy, processing birth trauma, dealing with postnatal depression, or struggling with mum guilt and adjusting to motherhood, I'm committed to supporting and empowering you.
I work with all women, embracing our diverse experiences and backgrounds. As a Caribbean woman, I understand that representation matters, which is why I'm passionate about Black maternal mental health and supporting Black, Asian and Caribbean mothers.
Motherhood brings significant changes to our identity and can feel overwhelming. Let's work together to navigate these challenges and help you thrive. Learn more about my specialist support for women & mums
Food Allergy Anxiety Therapy & Support
Whether you're an adult living with food allergies or a parent navigating your child's allergies, I understand the overwhelming impact they can have on daily life.
As a mum of a child with multiple food allergies — dairy, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts — and eczema, I've experienced firsthand the constant vigilance, the worry, and the social challenges that come with it.
When food allergy anxiety interferes with who you want to be and how you want to live, it's time to seek support. Using CBT, EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I can help you develop practical tools to navigate the challenges - from diagnosis and testing to managing social situations, travel, and relationships - so you can live a richer, more meaningful life. Discover how I can help you navigate allergy life
Wherever you are in your journey — as a woman seeking support, a mum finding her way, or someone navigating the weight of food allergy anxiety — I'm here. You don't have to face this alone.
Ready to take the first step? I offer a free consultation - online across the UK, or in-person in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Book here