Donna Rowley

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions support
• Grief and loss

About Donna

Donna Rowley works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a collaborative way. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 15 years of experience in practice. Donna aims to establish a clear plan with each person she meets and to work together on practical steps for change.

Donna draws on approaches that focus on developing coping skills, improving emotional regulation and understanding patterns of thought and behaviour. Sessions are conversation-based and structured around the issues the person brings. She helps people break concerns into manageable parts and build skills to deal with them day to day.

Her practice also addresses attachment-related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, and difficulties with communication and commitment. She works with people affected by domestic violence, separation and divorce, and those facing addictions or eating and food-related problems.

Donna offers support for chronic pain, illness and disability, caregiver stress, dissociation and feelings of emptiness. She also helps with body image and control issues, and with grief following loss.

Over the years she has worked with a wide range of presenting concerns and draws on tested methods to structure sessions. People are invited to set clear goals, try practical strategies between sessions and review progress regularly. To begin, users are asked to select the Talk to a counsellor online button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Donna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and understanding patterns. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking and practising alternative responses to reduce distress and improve coping. This helps with anxiety, low mood and many day-to-day worries.

Another approach focuses on managing strong emotions and bodily responses. It teaches simple strategies for grounding, pacing and tolerating intense feelings, which can be useful after trauma or during periods of high stress.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as progress is reviewed.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments to work around work or family commitments.

Topics Donna lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Donna

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among her main areas of work and she uses evidence-based techniques to help manage symptoms and daily impact.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, practical approach focused on skills and problem solving.

How much experience does she have?

Donna has 15 years of experience working with a range of issues including trauma, addictions and depression.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with her?

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