Counsellor profile
Donna Peters, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 4 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, grief and low mood
Continue with DonnaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (405910)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Donna supplied to BetterHelp.
- Person-centred approach
- Integrative counselling methods
- CBT and solution-focused techniques
About Donna
BACP. Four years' experience in counselling. Donna Peters works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression. She also gives particular attention to divorce and separation, guilt and shame, panic attacks, self-love, social anxiety and issues facing young adults.
Donna uses a person-centred approach alongside integrative counselling. She draws on techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches and solution-focused brief therapy when these are helpful. Sessions can involve talking through current problems, learning practical ways to manage strong emotions, and trying short exercises between sessions.
Before moving into counselling work Donna spent over 20 years in professional roles within the NHS. She also volunteered for seven years at a bereavement charity, supporting adults and young people dealing with loss. That background informs her work with grief and the practical support she offers during difficult life changes.
Her counselling experience includes more than 450 clinical hours delivered face to face, by phone and online. Donna aims for straightforward conversations and practical steps that people can use outside sessions. She keeps session explanations plain and focuses on what clients want to change.
People who contact Donna are usually looking to reduce ongoing worry, cope with panic or low mood, or work through separation and bereavement. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to agree goals and how to proceed.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Donna uses person-centred counselling and integrative methods and draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused brief therapy when useful. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting to help clients make sense of their feelings and choices; it can be helpful for low mood, grief and relationship decisions. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at thoughts and behaviours and introduce practical strategies to reduce worry and manage panic. Solution-focused brief therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and steps that move a person towards their goals.Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor and client will discuss current concerns, try options in sessions, and agree what feels most helpful. Adjustments can be made as goals become clearer and progress is reviewed.
The biography indicates Donna has worked face to face, by phone and online, but session options should be confirmed when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins if needed. If a call is preferable to video, that can suit someone who wants a quieter experience or does not want to be on camera. Confirm current session formats and scheduling when you arrange the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as divorce and separation, guilt and shame, panic attacks, social anxiety and young adult issues.
What is her counselling style?
She uses a person-centred approach and practises integrative counselling, drawing on cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has four years of counselling experience and has completed over 450 clinical hours across face-to-face, phone and online work.
Is she a BACP counsellor in the UK?
Yes. Her credential is BACP and she works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats and cost?
Her biography records work delivered face to face, by phone and online and cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her counselling?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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