Donna gained her European diploma in therapeutic counselling in 2002. She is a member of the BACP & accredited with the ISPC. She is an addiction twelve step recovery coach ITEP & interpersonal group therapist. A Counselling supervisor using the seven eyed model. She is trained in motivational interviewing, relapse prevention & mediation. She is also able to provide workshops & retreats. Her approach is integrative which means she can draw on a wide variety of methods & techniques to suit the individual. Her main counselling experience has been in depression, relationship problems, loss, stress, addictions, women’s issues & trauma. Donna works within the ethical frameworks of her profession. She holds professional indemnity insurance & has regular supervision. A first session is spent getting to know you and the difficulties you are experiencing. Her aim is to assist you with the challenges you are facing. Each client is different hence the therapy will be unique to your needs. Some clients need a short period of counselling and others long term and that is ok. We can go at a pace and depth that suits you. She wants you to feel safe, heard and understood. She will feedback to you her understanding so we can mutually agree on areas to be addressed. You will not be rushed as therapy is a process and the aim is for you to feel accepted, respected & gain peace of mind. Donna’s ethos is that we all deserve to be happy & live a full life.