Donna Peters

Donna Peters helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing divorce and separation, panic attacks, shame and issues common to young adults. Donna introduces herself with a calm, straightforward approach that aims to make the first steps easier to take.

She works in a person-centred way and practises as an integrative counsellor. That means she draws on different evidence-based techniques, such as cognitive behavioural tools and solution focused brief therapy, when these match a person's needs. She uses plain language and practical strategies rather than jargon.

Donna brings four years of counselling experience alongside more than 20 years of wider professional work in the NHS. She has completed over 450 clinical hours with clients in face-to-face, phone and online settings. She also volunteered for seven years at a bereavement charity, supporting adults and young people through loss.

In sessions she aims to be respectful and sensitive, and to create a steady space for people to talk things through. Practical steps and short-term tools are available for those who want them, while longer conversations are possible for people who need more time.

People who work with Donna usually find a mix of listening and active problem solving. She encourages small, achievable changes and helps people notice progress along the way. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a suitable time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Donna draws on person-centred work and integrative counselling methods in her online sessions. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their own feelings and choices; it helps with low mood and relationship stresses. Integrative counselling means she borrows specific techniques where they fit, such as simple cognitive behavioural tools to spot unhelpful thinking and short solution-focused steps to try practical changes.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. Donna will talk through goals and preferences with each person and recommend a mix of listening and practical tasks. The plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses so the approach stays relevant to what the client needs.

The main practical benefit of online sessions is making therapy easier to fit into everyday life. Online work can remove travel time and allow sessions around work or family commitments, and phone sessions can be used when a shorter check-in is needed or when people prefer not to be on camera. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.