- Calm supportive presence
- Goal focused work
- Helps with adoption
About Donna
Donna Mcallister is a counsellor who uses practical talking therapy to help people through hard times. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling (HONS) and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Donna has three years of professional experience and speaks English.
She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety and depression that can lead to burnout. She also works with issues around relationships, self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes. Additional areas she supports include adoption and foster care related concerns, parenting strain and identity matters such as LGBT issues.
In sessions Donna aims to build trust and respect so people can talk honestly about what is happening. She uses straightforward approaches to help people notice patterns, try practical steps and develop coping skills. The room is non-judgemental and paced to what each person needs.
Donna draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work to guide conversations and set small goals. She also uses attachment-focused ideas and skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy where helpful. Together with each person she finds what feels most useful.
The first step is often the hardest, and Donna offers a calm, supportive presence while people decide what to try next. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
How Donna's approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small values-based steps. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour and trying practical experiments to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional reactions, which can help with intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Donna will discuss your goals and preferences and then recommend what to try first. The decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses to make sure the methods feel helpful.
Confirm the exact session formats before you book, as these are not specified in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and make sessions accessible when people are in different countries. Registered or accredited professionals often use online options to offer consistent support while helping clients balance therapy with everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Donna works with stress, anxiety and depression and related problems such as burnout, grief, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.
What is the counselling style like?
She uses a straightforward, talk-based style that focuses on building trust and exploring thoughts and feelings at a comfortable pace.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling (HONS) and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, working from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Donna?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.