Counsellor profile
Donna Hay, BACP
Counsellor - stress and sexuality
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT related issues
- Addictions and sexual health
About Donna
Counsellor Donna Hay is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions and intimacy-related concerns, including matters linked to sexuality and LGBT issues.
Donna uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels difficult. She listens to what someone brings and offers options to try. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as talking through feelings and patterns.
Her work includes support for people dealing with process addictions such as problematic pornography use, and with sexual concerns including sexual dysfunction and sex addiction. She also offers help for those exploring BDSM, kink and alternative sex cultures. These are handled without judgement and with direct discussion about boundaries and safety.
Donna adapts the pace to each person. Some sessions are focused on short-term coping and skills. Others look at longer-standing patterns that keep problems returning. Clients and counsellor agree goals together and review progress as they go.
She provides services in English and accepts international clients. Practical arrangements, fees and session formats vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first appointment.
Approaches and how online counselling is offered
Donna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. One approach is focused talking that helps people identify thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going; this can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Another approach looks at patterns in relationships and intimacy to clarify boundaries and improve sexual wellbeing; this can help with sexual dysfunction and intimacy-related concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on goals and preferences. The client and counsellor work together to review what helps and adjust the approach as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can fit more easily into busy lives, for example by removing travel time or allowing sessions during a lunch break. Some formats also let people use less bandwidth or keep to audio-only if that suits them better. Check the booking details to see how sessions are arranged and which formats are offered.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions and intimacy-related issues including sexuality and LGBT concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a direct, conversational way that combines talking and practical steps. Sessions can focus on coping skills or longer-term pattern work.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What professional body is she registered with?
Donna is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check any time-zone or legal requirements that may apply where you live.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.