- Warm and non-judgemental
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on patterns
About Donna
Donna Mcallister is a counsellor who uses practical talking therapies to help people find clearer ways forward. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Donna aims to build trust and respect so people feel able to speak openly about what they are facing.
She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety and depression, and supports people dealing with burnout and life changes. Relationship struggles, self-esteem, grief and issues around intimacy are also areas she routinely addresses. Donna lists codependency among her additional focus areas and helps people untangle unhelpful patterns in close relationships.
Donna draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now, practical coping skills and noticing patterns that keep problems going. She keeps language simple and explanations clear so people can use what they learn between sessions.
Her counselling style is warm and non-judgemental. Donna encourages clients to notice small changes and to set realistic steps towards better wellbeing. She works with adults across a wide range of issues, including addictions, ADHD, chronic health concerns and career stress.
To begin, clients follow the platform process to be matched and schedule sessions according to the available options. Sessions are offered in English and Donna will discuss goals and approaches in the first meetings.
How Donna uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions that bring life more meaning and practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and teaches straightforward techniques to break unhelpful cycles, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Donna will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, reviewing progress and adjusting the plan as needed. The early sessions are used to agree priorities and try simple techniques to see what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It also gives flexibility for people living abroad who wish to work with a UK-based counsellor. Practical arrangements and scheduling are agreed when a client is matched, and the therapist will explain how sessions will run during the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to counselling?
Donna helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and burnout, plus relationship, self-esteem and grief issues. Additional areas listed include addictions, codependency, ADHD and chronic health concerns.
What is Donna's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, focusing on building trust and respect. She uses practical tools and gentle exploration to help clients notice patterns and try different ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. Her background includes working with people facing burnout and life changes.
What qualifications does Donna hold and where is she based?
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can I use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients; clients should check any local rules that affect therapy in their country before booking.
How do costs and subscriptions work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees are shown during the booking process.
How do I start a course of counselling?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.