Calm mountain landscape in Canada representing reflection and emotional wellbeing

“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.”
- Brene’ Brown

Daniella St Roas, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist in Harpenden

Hi, I am Dani.

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist working with children, teenagers and adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, low confidence, emotional difficulties or challenges such as habits, fears or phobias.

I offer therapy that is calm, supportive and practical. My aim is to help you (or your child) make sense of thoughts and feelings, and to find ways of coping that feel realistic and helpful in everyday life.

I work gently to support emotional wellbeing, helping people feel calmer, more settled and more confident over time.

Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for your child, I aim to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where you feel listened to and supported, at a pace that feels right for you.

MORE ABOUT ME

How Therapy Can Help

In therapy, we explore what may be contributing to the difficulties you or your child are experiencing, and look for ways of coping that feel realistic and helpful in everyday life.

This often involves making sense of thoughts and feelings, noticing patterns that may be adding to stress or worry, and exploring how these influence reactions and behaviour. We may also look at the beliefs or assumptions we hold about ourselves or situations, and consider whether they are true and helpful.

Sessions may involve:

  • Understanding thoughts, feelings and emotional responses

  • Noticing patterns that increase anxiety or stress

  • Learning practical tools to manage difficult emotions

  • Building confidence and emotional resilience

  • Developing coping strategies that can be used in everyday life

“We are the stories we tell ourselves”

- Joan Didion

How the Sessions Work

I work using a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy, adapting sessions to suit each individual.

Sessions are practical and structured, combining talking with a range of supportive approaches to help build understanding, emotional regulation and confidence. This flexible approach means sessions can be shaped around different ages, needs and preferences.

I offer sessions both online and in person in Harpenden, and we can talk together about what feels most helpful. Face-to-face sessions are often useful for younger children, while online sessions can offer flexibility for older teenagers and adults.

Client Testimonials

  • Dani supported me during a real time of change whilst I was navigating a brand new life following divorce and single parenthood. The way she worked with me helped me regain clarity and stay grounded day to day. she also helped me put supportive strategies in place and keep them going during an exceptionally busy time. Her support was kind, steady and exactly what I needed during this new chapter of my life.
    - CG

  • Working with Dani made a real difference. I was struggling with feeling overwhelmed, and she helped me find simple ways to manage things better. I feel a lot calmer and in control now, and I really appreciate the support and guidance she gave me.
    - LD

  • Dani helped me realise how much my lack of boundaries and stress management techniques were affecting my day-to-day life. Through our discussions and the skills I learnt with her I have been able to make changes that have really improved things for me. I am grateful for her help.
    - CJ

  • I came to Dani with a lot of exam anxiety, and she gave me clear, practical ways to handle it. I felt more prepared and calm because of our sessions.
    - MW