The Heart of My Work
Hi, I’m Dani
Welcome to my space dedicated to fostering emotional well-being. My journey into this field began with a deep desire to help others create peace and fulfilment, inspired by my own experience of moving beyond merely surviving to creating a life I don’t need a holiday from.
My Approach
I believe in a holistic approach. Recognising the mind, body, emotions and spirit are deeply interconnected. Using trauma-informed techniques grounded in safety, compassion, and curiosity, together we'll work on transforming your relationship to yourself and others.
My Story
After struggling in a relationship that lasted for over 35 years, I was overwhelmed, stressed and resentful. Determined to find a way out of my misery, and not feeling able to leave, I went on a search for answers.
The turning point came when I realised that so much of my suffering was caused by my own thoughts and beliefs—a revelation that changed everything. I stopped blaming others for my pain and finally took responsibility for my emotions.
This newfound self-awareness allowed me to shift from reacting out of old patterns, to consciously choosing my responses and profoundly altered the course of my life.
After 15 years of growing avocados, I felt a deep calling to help others overcome their struggles, so I sought out training that aligned with my experiences—processing emotions, releasing limiting beliefs, and understanding how the past shapes our present.
At the age of 50, I began my new career as a Root Cause Therapist. Further training in trauma healing and somatic practices with Embodied Processing solidified my path. These methods have been instrumental in my own healing and continue to guide my work with others.
“Trust the wait. Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming. When nothing is certain, anything is possible ”
My Philosophy:
The healing journey is a lifestyle, not a destination—It’s less about fixing and more about getting back to your true nature, and embracing all of the parts of you - what a relief! Healing is an inner calling to courageously follow your truth and listen to the quiet knocking of your soul.
I believe our individual healing has a ripple effect to those around us, showing them a different way of being in the world too. I am honoured to be here in these challenging times, helping with this collective awakening process.
I believe that healing is the most important and rewarding thing we can ever do with our lives, opening up new worlds and opportunities we never knew existed before, inviting us to live in health, joy, peace, and freedom.
A bit more about me:
In 2023, my relationship was re-defined into a caring friendship. Understanding our nervous systems helped me maintain steady boundaries, and minimise trauma during the separation.
I played a key role in developing and managing our 20ha avocado orchard for 15 years, and prior to that a beekeeping business. I’ve been self employed for 30+ years.
I am grateful to the four incredible humans who call me mum, they opened my heart and made me want to grow into a higher version of myself.
I’m Australian by birth, but arrived in NZ when I was just 3yrs old, so I identify as a Kiwi! I live in the Far North of New Zealand, less than an hours drive from the northern most point - Cape Reinga.
My Training:
Root Cause Therapist - The Centre For Healing, Australia
Embodied Processing Practitioner - The Centre For Healing, Australia
Mindfulness Practitioner & Coach - Josh Roche, Quantum Mindfulness
Hypnotherapy Training - NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
Life Coach - NZ life coaching
IFS & Trauma informed
What I am not…
I’m not a psychologist or counsellor, although talking is a part of what we will do together. I don’t diagnose or medicate mental health issues, however I am a trained trauma practitioner, and I understand how big and small trauma impacts our ability to live our fullest lives.