About Donna
Donna Hughes is a counsellor who aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed. She uses a person-centred approach, placing the client's pace, values and voice at the centre of each session. Donna explains things simply and helps people reconnect with strengths rather than telling them what to change.
With four years' experience, Donna works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing self-esteem problems, panic attacks, social anxiety and feelings of isolation. Women's issues, guilt and shame, and coping with life changes are additional focus areas mentioned in her practice. Her way of working draws on person-centred principles alongside elements from cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas.
That mix lets her adapt to what an individual needs in a moment, whether that means looking at thoughts and behaviours or practising grounding and breathing methods. Sessions are conversational and practical. Donna aims to help people untangle what feels most urgent and build simple strategies to manage day-to-day challenges.
She encourages small steps that can make a real difference to mood and confidence. People can expect to be met without judgement and to set the pace of the work. Donna supports clients in exploring options and finding what helps them feel clearer and more able to cope.
Approaches that translate well to online counselling
Donna uses a person-centred foundation combined with clear, evidence-based techniques. Cognitive behavioural techniques involve identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness practices focus on simple breathing and grounding exercises to calm panic symptoms and increase awareness of the present moment. Solution-focused ideas help people set small, practical goals and notice progress between sessions.Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try different methods, and adjust plans together so the work fits your needs and preferences. You remain in control of pace and focus throughout the therapy relationship.
Online formats offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions are useful when video is not possible or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for people who prefer writing, want frequent brief support, or need to fit sessions into a busy day. These options make it easier to access regular sessions and keep continuity of care across locations.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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