- Values-led approach
- Short-term goals
- Emotion-focused work
About Donna
Donna Mcallister is a counsellor with a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling (HONS) and three years of professional experience. She works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression and helps them take the first steps toward feeling better. Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, and she aims to build trust so clients can talk honestly about what is hard for them.
Donna uses practical talking therapy methods to help people manage difficult feelings and life changes. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and she uses acceptance-based tools to help people live by their values even when emotions are strong. Attachment-focused perspectives also inform her work, especially when relationships and connection are part of the struggle.
Sessions focus on what matters to each person. Donna helps people set small, realistic goals and tries techniques together in the room. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction concerns, parenting strain and career stress, among other issues listed in her practice focus.
Her style is practical and compassionate. Conversations are grounded and straightforward. Donna encourages regular review of progress and adapts approaches to suit each person’s needs.
Donna works from the United Kingdom and can work with people internationally. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment.
Donna uses practical talking therapy methods to help people manage difficult feelings and life changes. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and she uses acceptance-based tools to help people live by their values even when emotions are strong. Attachment-focused perspectives also inform her work, especially when relationships and connection are part of the struggle.
Sessions focus on what matters to each person. Donna helps people set small, realistic goals and tries techniques together in the room. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction concerns, parenting strain and career stress, among other issues listed in her practice focus.
Her style is practical and compassionate. Conversations are grounded and straightforward. Donna encourages regular review of progress and adapts approaches to suit each person’s needs.
Donna works from the United Kingdom and can work with people internationally. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches that suit online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can support coping with anxiety, low mood and major life changes by focusing on what matters rather than trying to push feelings away. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can be useful when relationship struggles, attachment issues or intimacy concerns are prominent.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Donna will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend techniques that fit their situation. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
Please confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when that suits, and reduce travel time. It also gives options for people living abroad, as Donna accepts international clients. The focus online remains the same - practical tools, shared planning and regular review to help people move toward clearer goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Donna help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship and self-esteem difficulties. Other areas include grief, trauma, addiction concerns and career strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental and focuses on practical steps. She works collaboratively and uses talking therapies to help people manage feelings and set realistic goals.
What experience does she have?
Donna has three years of professional counselling experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling (HONS).
What credentials and region does she practise in?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Donna can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.