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Hi, I’m Danni!

I’m a Surf Confidence Coach, Surf Coach and Transpersonal Psychotherapist based in Newquay, Cornwall.

Inspired by my work as a Surf Coach and experience as a Psychotherapist I have been working on solutions for surfers to feel more confident and experience more joy in their surf sessions. I run surf joy & confidence workshops and offer surf confidence coaching to help with barriers, blockers and scary incident recovery + much more. I also have a 1-1 Psychotherapy client base, a range of well-being workshops and hosted a number of women’s sharing circles.

My approach is rooted in compassion, connection, and a deep understanding of the human experience. I strongly believe in empowering my clients to become the best versions of themselves (in surf & general life) by providing them with the tools, insights, and support they need to thrive.

I started retraining as a Psychotherapist in 2018 alongside my freelancing job as a Creative Project Manager where I enjoyed a successful career in London & remotely in Cornwall for brands such as Beats By Dre and Peloton.

I have spoken, been interviewed and written about Surf Confidence on various platforms including SurfGirl Magazine, Boardwomen Podcast, Tremula Festival and 10overSurf as well as collabed with surf brands & retreats including Surf Sistas, Ticket to Ride and Sundaze Surf offering workshops & surf confidence tips for their audiences.

My Services

Build confidence and experience more joy in and out of the water!

Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure?

Please know, you are not alone, I’m here to guide you towards a happier, more fulfilling life.

I understand that life can be challenging, and sometimes we need a little extra support to navigate the waves. That’s why I offer personalised therapy and coaching programs designed to help you.

Testimonials

Hey, I want to thank you for the confidence workshop and your tips. The part with accepting my fear, saying „hello“ to it, really helped me. Before, I wanted the fear to go away. Accepting it is a great mind shift for me. We are having some big swells here in Portugal and I already paddled for quite big ones and made it out in the line up to bigger surf.

“Hey Danni, your surf confidence workshop was fab! So great to share experiences with other women surfers and realise I’m not alone in experiencing unwanted feelings outback! More than this, to come away with practical and tangible tools to improve my surf confidence is brilliant especially in the fallow, dark months of Winter when getting out there is harder. I’m looking forward to using breathwork and affirmations to enhance my surfing. Thanks”

“First surf since your surf confidence workshop and I did the breathing you suggested - was keen to see the difference it would make and by crikey it did! I paddled straight out to where the bigger sets were breaking, past the pack and managed to keep my cool, telling myself I had my place there and that no one else was very interested in what I was doing. The breathing helped me stay in my body and the self talk enabled me to stay focused in myself and then whoop on down the line! Most joy fuelled surf in a while! Thank you for your workshop and your work - the surf world is a better place for you being in it!”

“Thank you Danni for an amazing workshop! I was so nervous joining but hearing everyone's experiences and journeys made me feel less alone. Its given me a boost to take action, recover and get back in the water...where I DO belong”

“Wow!!! Buzzzing!!! In my happy place feeling Amazing! …I didn’t even get in the sea to get the buzz either! What an empowering morning/early arvo at the Surf Confidence Workshop hosted by @danniunwaytherapy with @sauntonsurfsisters”