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Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred), BACP

Practical, compassionate therapy for anxiety and stress

10 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Donna

Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) offers support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief and life changes. She meets people where they are and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Donna speaks plainly and keeps sessions focused on practical next steps you can use between meetings.

Her practice blends talking therapies with practical skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and person-centred ways of working to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

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Background and approach

Sessions typically include exploring thoughts, trying new coping strategies and building self-compassion. Donna has around 10 years' experience and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - MBACP (Accred). She keeps up professional development and receives regular supervision to support her work.

Her approach is adaptable depending on whether someone needs short-term support or a longer course of therapy. People who come to her often want help with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, ADHD discovered later in life, addictions, sleep or eating problems, or coping with major changes. Donna also supports work on attachment, communication and managing strong emotions.

Sessions are conversational and practical. Donna aims to create a calm, warm atmosphere where people can talk without judgement. Together the counsellor and client set clear goals and build a toolkit of strategies to use in everyday life.

How her approaches work online

Donna draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions usually involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying behavioural experiments and practising new skills between meetings.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values and learning ways to act on them even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. ACT can help with worries that keep people stuck and with living a meaningful life despite ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Donna works collaboratively to decide what fits best. She will talk through goals, preferences and practical needs, and adjust methods as therapy progresses so techniques remain useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let conversations feel closer to face-to-face. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter place is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, writing down thoughts or fitting therapy around a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep continuity and practise new strategies between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Donna help with?
She supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and many related issues such as ADHD, addictions and sleep or eating problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth with a person-centred base. Sessions are collaborative and focus on practical steps alongside exploring thoughts and feelings.
What experience does she bring?
Donna has about 10 years of experience working with a wide range of common mental health concerns and life changes.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - MBACP (Accred) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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