- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and SFBT techniques
About Donna
Donna Peters is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of counselling experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and low self-esteem. Donna also supports people facing divorce and separation, panic attacks, shame, self-love concerns and issues common among young adults.
Donna previously worked for over 20 years in the NHS in non-counselling roles and has completed more than 450 clinical hours counselling clients. She volunteered for seven years at a bereavement charity, supporting adults and young people through loss. Those experiences shape how she talks about grief and bereavement in sessions.
Her practice draws on person-centred ideas alongside an integrative counselling approach. Donna uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy where they fit a client’s situation. She explains methods plainly and works step by step so people know what to expect.
Sessions are described as straightforward and goal-oriented when needed. Donna pays attention to anger and anxiety patterns and offers ways to manage panic or overwhelming feelings. She encourages small, manageable steps and practical skills people can practise between sessions.
People meet Donna to talk through specific problems or to find steadier ways of coping. She asks about current concerns, what has been tried already, and what the person hopes to get from counselling. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Donna uses person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening closely and responding to what the person brings. This approach helps people feel heard and makes it easier to talk about difficult feelings such as grief or shame.She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to practise alternative ways of responding to anxiety and panic. Solution Focused Brief Therapy appears in sessions as well, concentrating on small practical steps and goals that can reduce distress more quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options with the client, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Decisions about method, pace and focus are made collaboratively so people know why a particular technique is being used.
The biography lists telephone and online work as part of her experience, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. A phone call can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter, simpler check-in is preferable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and self-esteem issues, plus related areas such as panic attacks, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, self-love and young adult concerns.
What is her counselling style?
She uses a person-centred approach combined with an integrative style. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy are used when helpful.
How long has she practised counselling?
She has four years of counselling experience and over 20 years of wider professional experience working in the NHS prior to counselling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific pricing is provided during sign up.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.