- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and substance issues
- Grief and loss
About Donna
Donna Rowley is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Donna listens and helps people find practical ways to manage what feels overwhelming right now.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She invites people to talk about their situation and then shapes a plan that responds to their goals. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of her and on small steps that can fit into everyday life.
Donna also supports people with issues linked to relationships and identity, including abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care histories, and commitment questions. She works with practical struggles too, such as body image, eating-related problems, and the stress of caring for others.
Longer-term difficulties like chronic pain, illness or disability, dissociation, and the aftermath of domestic violence or separation are included in her experience. She is familiar with drug and alcohol addiction and helps people facing those challenges alongside emotional difficulties.
Sessions focus on clear communication and measurable progress. Donna explains options, checks in on what is and isn’t working, and adjusts plans as needed. People who want a direct, respectful counsellor for early adult concerns often find this approach useful.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Donna describes her work as drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address core problems. One common approach she uses focuses on learning coping skills and practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This helps with day-to-day pressure, sleep problems and workplace or study overwhelm.Another approach concentrates on understanding patterns in relationships and attachment. This helps people make sense of feelings tied to abandonment, foster or adoption backgrounds, and difficulty trusting others. It aims to improve communication and reduce cycles of repeated hurt.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Donna will discuss methods, try out techniques and adapt them to what the client needs and prefers. Decisions about pace and focus are made collaboratively so sessions feel useful and manageable.
The profile does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit around study, shifts or travel. Online work can make shorter check-ins easier and reduce the time spent travelling, which helps keep therapy consistent alongside busy early-adult lives.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can she help with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment, abandonment, body image and relationship communication.
What is her counselling style like?
She uses a collaborative, direct style and focuses on practical steps. Conversations aim to make progress on clear goals while checking what is helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently working with international clients outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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