Counsellor profile
Donna Rowley, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Donna
Donna Rowley is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has 15 years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.
Donna uses a collaborative approach. She meets people where they are and works together with them to set practical goals. Sessions are focused on clear steps and on reducing things that get in the way of day-to-day life.
She often helps people talk through difficult past events and the feelings that follow. This includes work with grief, loss, and trauma-related reactions. Donna also supports people dealing with long-term stresses such as chronic illness, caregiving strain, and ongoing anxiety.
Her practice covers a wide range of personal and relational problems without running family or couples sessions unless arranged and described separately. Areas she commonly addresses include addictions, body image, attachment concerns, and communication or control issues that affect personal life.
Sessions are shaped around what a person brings and the goals they set together. Donna explains options and possible steps clearly, and reviews progress as therapy continues. To start, people are asked to use the online matching process and book an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Donna works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing distress and building coping skills. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process painful events, understand their reactions, and learn ways to manage intrusive memories and strong emotions.Another approach addresses anxiety and stress through practical coping strategies and structured problem solving. This involves identifying triggers, testing different responses, and practising small changes that fit into daily life. For issues such as addictions or unhealthy patterns, the work emphasises clear steps and relapse prevention rather than labels or judgement.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses options, checks what feels practicable, and adjusts methods according to the person’s goals and preferences. Decisions about pace and focus are made collaboratively throughout therapy.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are available when booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer useful continuity of care through remote sessions, and Donna will discuss practical arrangements so sessions fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps people set clear goals and reviews progress as therapy continues.
How long has she been practising?
Donna has 15 years of experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the 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.