About me
I’m Donna, a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist and EMDR therapist based in Middlesbrough. I offer face-to-face therapy from my private therapy room, as well as online therapy for adults across the UK.
You might be thinking about therapy because something just doesn’t feel right anymore. Perhaps you feel anxious, overwhelmed or stuck, or you’re finding that things from the past are still affecting how you feel now. You may even look as though you’re coping perfectly well to other people while knowing that, underneath, things feel much harder.
Before moving into private practice, I spent 19 years working in the NHS, including within Talking Therapies and Medical Psychology services. During that time I worked with adults experiencing a wide range of psychological difficulties, from problems that had developed more recently to difficulties that were longstanding or more complex.
How we work together matters to me. My approach is warm, collaborative and thoughtful. I draw primarily on CBT and EMDR, alongside other therapeutic approaches where helpful, rather than trying to fit everyone into the same way of working. We’ll make sense of what is happening together, agree what feels most helpful, and regularly review how therapy is going so that we can adjust things if your needs change.
If you’re unsure whether I’m the right therapist for you, I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation. It gives us a chance to talk briefly about what you’re looking for, ask any questions you have, and see whether working together feels like the right next step.
Training, qualifications & experience
My professional background includes extensive NHS experience, and I continue to undertake regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development to support safe, evidence-based practice.
Professional qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Mental Health
Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision for Cognitive Behavioural Practice
EMDR Qualified (Parts 1-4 with EMDR Academy)
I am a fully accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Membership number: 111023
Training and experience
I am also trained in attachment-informed EMDR, and have additional training and clinical experience in Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Transactional Analysis.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual therapy sessions are £80 for 60 minutes, available in person in Middlesbrough or online across the UK.
I also offer a 3-Session Assessment & Stabilisation Package for £200, payable upfront. This provides a focused starting point to help you understand what is happening, develop practical strategies and consider what may be most helpful next.
A free 15-minute telephone consultation is available if you would like to briefly discuss what you’re looking for before deciding whether to book.
When I work
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Further information
I offer therapy from a calm, private room in Middlesbrough, as well as online across the UK.
We’ll begin by making sense of what has brought you to therapy, what you would like to be different, and what may be keeping the difficulty going. I work at a pace that feels manageable, and we’ll review therapy together as we go so that the focus or approach can be adjusted if your needs change.
Therapy may draw on CBT, EMDR and other evidence-based approaches, depending on what we agree would be most helpful for you.
