Donna Rowley, BACP

Donna Rowley is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life challenges. She works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, grief and depression. Her background also includes supporting people with addictions, trauma and abuse. Donna practices with respect, sensitivity and a straightforward manner.

She takes a collaborative approach to therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps as well as talking through feelings. Donna tailors each plan to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. She aims to create a calm space where people can say what they need to say and begin to try different ways of coping.

Donna’s work covers a wide range of related concerns. These include issues around abandonment, attachment and adoption and foster care, plus relationship communication and commitment worries. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness or disability and the stresses of caregiving.

Other areas of focus include body image and eating-related difficulties, dissociation, substance use problems, domestic violence, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness. Clients can expect a clear discussion of what they want to change and realistic steps to get there.

Donna holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She offers sessions in English and works with people in the United Kingdom. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Donna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are focused on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she draws on helps people understand how past experiences shape current reactions, which can be useful for trauma, attachment and abandonment issues. Another approach focuses on building coping skills and problem-solving to reduce anxiety, manage stress and address mood difficulties such as depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and decide collaboratively which methods suit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. This process may involve trying a few techniques to see what helps most in everyday life.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, family and care commitments, and they can make it easier to attend when travel or mobility is difficult. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on the agreed format. Confirm current session options and scheduling when you start so practical arrangements match your routine.