My practice is integrative CBT incorporating, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy with Person-centred as the foundation. I deliver a flexible and tailored approach to suit individual needs; you are the expert in your own life and for this reason, I treat the person as opposed to the symptoms/issues/difficulties presented to me.
The therapeutic relationship is a space for personal growth, where warmth, genuineness, patience, and acceptance are prized above all. It is my privilege to work alongside my clients in setting achievable goals, building a toolkit of coping techniques & strategies for you to use in the future, and empowering people to live the richer fuller lives they deserve.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help clients manage whatever is overwhelming them by changing how they think and behave. I strongly believe; that if you change your thinking, you will change your life. Working alongside each client, exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive way.
I work with clients presenting with a wide variety of mental health concerns such as grief & loss, phone/social media addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, and unhealthy relationships with food. I have extensive experience in supporting clients through life changes, for example, perimenopause & menopause, divorce, and separation. I am trained in couple counselling using systemic family therapy.
If you are struggling it can be a relief to talk to someone who is trained to listen and understand, where you are heard and accepted. Perhaps you are critical of yourself, I can help guide you to personal growth using self-compassion, to enable you to quiet your inner critic, to be as kind to yourself as you would be to others.
I am an online & telephone-certified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I follow a set of ethical principles and guidelines that underpin my practice. I maintain and enhance the quality of my work through regular supervision and continued professional development.
PLEASE NOTE: I work with BetterHelp Mon, Tues & Wed. I do my utmost to reply to messages as quickly as possible, when there is a delay it is because I am attending to other clients or I have signed off for the day (7 pm in UK). Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #390923
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Donna is amazing. She helped me to identify unhealthy thought patterns, understand why they are there and how to transform them. Sometimes the learnings are so simple but so groundbreaking. Thank you so much.
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Donna has been very understanding and intuitive. She provided several practical ways to cope with my situation and has a very calming presence
Written on Jan 01, 2025 after therapy with Donna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Donna is a thoughtful and compassionate therapist who has clear passion for her work. I would recommend her to anyone needing mental health assistance
Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
As previously said Donna is empathic and yet challenges in a positive way, which is what I need...
Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have been having therapy with Donna for almost a year and it is the best part of my week! I feel like she has really helped me dig deep and realise things I never thought of before which has really really helped me. I’m sad to be stopping my sessions with Donna for now, but that’s what happens when you have a good therapist who knows how to heal you! I thank her for everything xx
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and adhd
Super kind wonderfully balanced woman. Listens with great empathy and gives me a reason to approach some for me diffult things from one week to another
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coaching