Daniela Nardini , best known for playing the fierce Anna Forbes in the 1996 series This Life, has left acting behind to work as a home‑based therapist in London. the 58‑year‑old, who survived breast cancer and recent family losses, now runs her counselling practice from a ground‑floor flat in the city’s West End,focusing on a predominantly female clientele .

Therapy practice born from a breast‑cancer battle in 2015

According to the source, Nardini’s decision to abandon her acting career was heavily influenced by a turbulent decade that included a breast‑cancer diagnosis. The health scare prompted her to seek a more stable,grounded lifestyle after years of moving between Glasgow and London. She now offers one‑on‑one sessions from her apartment, a setting she describes as “sedate” compared with the chaotic pace of television production.

London West End flat becomes a counselling hub for women

The report notes that Nardini’s client base is largely female, reflecting her own experiences and the empathy she cultivated while navigating personal loss,including the deaths of her father Aldo, her mother, and an aunt. operating from a ground‑floor flat in the West End, she leverages the city’s diversity to attract clients seeking a therapist who understands both the pressures of public life and the challenges of private grief.

1996 launch of This Life still shapes Nardini’s public image

As the source explains, This Life was an “era‑defining” drama that aired in 1996 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon during the Cool Britannia era. Nardini’s portrayal of the hard‑nosed solicitor Anna Forbes cemented her reputation as a rebellious spirit, a label she says still follows her despite her career change.. The show’s success gave her “lots of opportunities,” but also contributed to the feeling of being “overwhelmed” after moving from Scotland to London.

Pandemic setbacks and 2022‑24 hurdles delayed the counselling launch

According to the source, Nardini’s transition to counselling was hampered by the COVID‑19 pandemic and additional setbacks in 2022 and 2024, which slowed client acquisition and forced her to adapt her practice to virtual formats. These challenges, however, have not deterred her; she now views the past decade as a period of personal growth and healing.

What will Nardini’s counselling practice look post‑pandemic?

The article leaves unanswered how Nardini plans to expand her services once pandemic restrictions ease fully. Will she retain a virtual component, or open a dedicated studio space? The source does not provide details on any future business plans or potential collaborations with other mental‑health professionals.