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Fees & Availability

I offer in-person counselling in Sheffield, alongside online and telephone sessions across the UK.

I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy.

Therapy works best when sessions are attended regularly. I usually recommend weekly sessions, particularly at the beginning, as consistency helps us build trust, maintain momentum and make the most of our work together. If your needs or circumstances change, we can review this together and agree what works best.

I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute online consultation, giving us the opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy and whether working together feels like the right fit.

I currently have a limited number of appointments available on Thursdays.

Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £55. Payment is by bank transfer and is due 48 hours before your appointment to secure your booking.

My fees are reviewed annually, and you'll always receive advance notice of any changes.

Cancellation policy

More than 48 hours' notice – no charge.

24–48 hours' notice – 50% of the session fee.

Less than 24 hours' notice or missed appointments – the full session fee is payable.

Getting in touch

You can contact me by telephone or email. If you reach my voicemail, please leave a message together with your preferred method of contact. To help protect your privacy, I'll only return telephone calls if you've asked me to do so.

I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

Hi, I'm Donna (she/her), a Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist working with adults.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. You may be the person everyone else relies on, yet inside you're exhausted, anxious or no longer quite yourself. Perhaps you've been trying to cope on your own for a long time, finding it difficult to talk about what's going on, or you're looking for a different way forward.

You might be struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, the impact of illness or loss, or a significant life transition. Perhaps you're trying to balance the demands of work or study while everything feels like too much. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.

I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults in Sheffield, as well as online and telephone sessions throughout the UK. Whether you're looking for short- or longer-term therapy, I'll adapt the way we work to your needs, drawing on my clinical knowledge and experience to guide our work together.

I hold a First Class BSc (Hons) in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling. My work is rooted in person-centred values and draws on Gestalt therapy, attachment theory and psychodynamic thinking where helpful. We'll pay attention to what's happening in your life now, how you relate to others and how you see yourself.

Where helpful, we may explore how earlier experiences and relationships continue to influence how you feel, think and relate to others today. Understanding these patterns can help make sense of present difficulties and support meaningful change.

I work in a trauma-informed way, recognising how traumatic experiences can affect a person's sense of safety. Together, we'll explore your experiences in a supportive, collaborative relationship at a pace that feels manageable for you.

Training, qualifications & experience

Over the past thirteen years, I have worked with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique experiences, challenges and strengths.

My counselling experience includes private practice, counselling within the NHS, community organisations and a specialist women-only service.

Since 2017, alongside my private practice and other counselling roles, I have supported people affected by breast cancer and understand the emotional impact that diagnosis and treatment can have on identity, relationships, body image and life beyond treatment.

My wider professional background has been in mental health and rehabilitation services, supporting adults experiencing a variety of complex life circumstances, including problematic alcohol use, homelessness, learning disabilities and recovery from acute mental health difficulties. These experiences continue to inform my work as a counsellor and have reinforced my belief that every person's story deserves to be met with compassion, curiosity and respect.

Professional standards

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (ÌÇÐĹÙÍø) and work in accordance with its Ethical Framework. I receive regular clinical supervision, undertake ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) and hold professional indemnity insurance.

Privacy

I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and process personal information in accordance with UK data protection legislation.

A full Privacy Notice is provided before therapy begins and is available on request.

Beginning Therapy

Before we meet, I'll send you a short intake form. This provides some practical information and helps me gain an understanding of your current circumstances before our first appointment.

During the first few sessions, we'll develop a shared understanding of your experiences, explore patterns that may be contributing to your current difficulties, and continue building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship.

The first few sessions provide an opportunity to develop a shared understanding of your experiences, explore patterns that may be contributing to your current difficulties, and begin building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. From this foundation, therapy may focus on a specific issue over a shorter period or develop into longer-term work, allowing time to explore more deeply rooted patterns and experiences. Throughout our work together, we'll review therapy regularly to ensure it continues to meet your needs.