- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- 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 facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Donna speaks English and offers help to people based in the UK.
Donna uses straightforward, practical conversations to understand what is causing distress. She listens for patterns such as attachment difficulties, abandonment worries or problems with commitment and control. She also addresses issues linked to adoption and foster care, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and dissociation.
Sessions look at how feelings, thoughts and behaviours interact. Donna helps people notice unhelpful cycles and try different ways of responding. For someone dealing with substance misuse, eating concerns, or domestic violence aftermath, she works on safety, coping plans and clearer communication.
When grief or loss is present, the focus is on managing overwhelming emotions and on practical steps that support daily life. For depression and emptiness, she helps clients break tasks down, set small goals and re-engage with valued activities. The work aims to make problems feel more manageable day to day.
Beginning a working relationship starts with a short match process and a first session to set goals. Donna uses collaborative planning rather than fixed programmes. She explains options and checks progress regularly so plans can change as needs evolve.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Donna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thinking and behaviour and on processing difficult experiences. One common method helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them and try alternative responses to reduce anxiety and avoidance. This approach is useful for social anxiety, phobias and stress-related patterns.Another strand of her work addresses the effects of trauma and attachment difficulties. This involves grounding strategies, stabilising routines and careful review of memories and triggers so that overwhelming reactions lessen over time. That can help with dissociation, grief and the aftermath of abuse.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Donna discusses options with each person and agrees on methods based on their symptoms, goals and preferences. The plan is reviewed regularly and adapted if something does not feel helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. The therapist will suggest the practical approach that best fits daily routines and technical needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression and related issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She focuses on conversations that identify patterns and test different ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including addiction and trauma.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.