Donna Hay

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions and process addiction
• Sexuality and intimacy

About Donna

Donna Hay works with stress, anxiety, grief, addictions and sexual concerns, and she explains things in straightforward terms. She is a BACP member with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Donna describes practical, conversational counselling focused on what clients want to change.

She helps people who are struggling with worry and low mood. She also supports those dealing with bereavement and loss, and people who want help for process addictions such as porn, exercise or gambling. Sexual concerns and intimacy-related issues, including aspects of BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, are part of her work.

Sessions are conversational and oriented toward practical steps. Donna listens to each person’s situation, then discusses options and next steps together. She aims to keep language plain and explanations direct so people can use ideas between sessions.

Her experience includes supporting LGBT clients with sexuality-related questions and challenges. She also works with people who describe difficulties linked to sex addiction and sexual dysfunction. The focus is on describing the problem, clarifying goals and trying manageable changes.

Donna’s approach is suited to someone who wants clear discussion and practical suggestions. She asks about what matters most and plans the early sessions around immediate concerns. This helps people see whether the working style feels like a good fit before going further.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work remotely

Donna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear practical work. One common approach involves structured conversation and goal-setting to reduce anxiety and stress by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small changes in daily life. This helps with worry, panic and ongoing stress reactions.

Another approach focuses on addictive behaviours by mapping triggers and routines, then trying manageable changes to reduce harmful patterns. That method is useful for process addictions such as problematic porn use, gambling or excessive exercise, and for other addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options, try a method for a few sessions and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful. Clients and the counsellor set goals together and check progress regularly.

Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy week by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Many people find remote work useful for maintaining continuity of care while balancing work and family commitments.

Topics Donna lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Depression
• Addictions
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Process addictions
• Sex addiction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality

Questions about Donna

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She supports people who are experiencing anxiety and related stress.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers conversational, practical counselling that focuses on goals and steps people can try between sessions.

What experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she a registered counsellor in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients and provides sessions for people outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.