- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- ACT and CBT methods
About Donna
Donna Tibby is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She offers short-term solution-focused work and longer-term therapeutic counselling for adults aged 18 and above. Donna lists a range of concerns she supports, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief and ADHD.
Donna writes in straightforward terms and aims to help people who feel stuck by their labels or repetitive patterns. She listens for the situations that keep problems alive and helps people try different ways of responding. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours so people can make changes that fit their day-to-day life.
Her way of working draws on several recognised approaches rather than one single model. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build valued action. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy influence how she looks at relationship patterns and emotional responses.
Donna says she adapts pace and focus depending on what someone needs in the moment. Practical steps and reflective work are mixed; some sessions focus on coping strategies, others on understanding deeper patterns. The aim is clearer thinking and more useful choices.
She follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. Sessions can be offered online or by phone; confirm current session formats when you enquire. To begin, use the platform's matching and booking process to schedule an initial appointment.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match what matters to you. It can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck in unhelpful habits. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It involves practical exercises and steps to test unhelpful beliefs and build different routines, which can be useful for stress, sleep and mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past and current relationship patterns shape responses and emotional needs. It can be helpful when relationship difficulties, intimacy issues or attachment concerns are part of the problem. Finding the best approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will check goals, try methods, and adjust what she uses as therapy progresses. This collaborative process helps match tools to what the client actually needs and prefers. The biography indicates sessions can be offered online or by phone, but the exact formats should be confirmed before booking. Online or phone sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or busy days, and they can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without travel. Ask about current session options when you arrange your first appointment.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction and ADHD.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She blends several approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mixing practical steps with reflective work.
What is her level of experience?
She has three years' experience providing counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18 and over.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The biography mentions online and phone sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and the cost varies with location.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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