Counsellor profile
Glenford Donegan, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationship concerns
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and ACT
About Glenford
Counsellor and member of BACP with 15 years' experience, Glenford Donegan helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He works in English in the United Kingdom and supports people with a range of related issues including attachment concerns, men's issues, multicultural challenges and obsessive thoughts and behaviours.
Glenford keeps sessions straightforward. He listens to what is worrying someone and then talks through manageable steps to reduce distress. He uses practical ideas from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot patterns of thinking. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and make small changes that matter.
Attachment-based thinking informs how he looks at relationship difficulties and recurring patterns with others. Existential ideas are used when people want to talk about meaning, responsibility or life transitions. Sessions are person-centred in tone, aiming to be respectful and non-judgemental while focusing on what the client wants to work on.
Glenford has worked in counselling for around 15 years and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He asks new clients to use the site process to match and book an initial session. Costs vary by location and are set via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
He does not take international clients. Sessions are offered in English. Prospective clients are invited to complete the short matching questionnaire and arrange a first meeting to discuss needs and practical arrangements.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them. It looks at what matters to the person and supports small steps that match their values, which can help with anxiety and low mood.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and replace them with more helpful patterns. It is practical and problem-focused, which can be useful for panic, social anxiety and obsessive thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as the work develops.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online counselling easier to fit into busy days because it removes travel and can allow shorter check-ins. Other practical benefits include being able to choose quieter times of day, avoid camera use when preferred, and fit therapy around work or childcare. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these options, and the therapist will go through practical arrangements at the first meeting.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment issues, men's issues and multicultural concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work. He may also draw on attachment-based and existential ideas depending on the issue.
How long has he been practising?
He has around 15 years of professional experience in counselling work.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to discuss needs and practical arrangements.
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.