Donna Robbie

My hope is that therapy offers a space where you feel safe enough to be yourself. A space where you don’t have to have all the answers or know exactly where to begin, and where you can start to understand yourself with greater curiosity, compassion and acceptance.

You may have spent a long time questioning yourself, minimising what you’re going through, or feeling that you should be able to manage on your own. Perhaps you know that something doesn’t feel right, but you’re not yet sure what you need or how to make sense of it. You don’t need to arrive with a clear explanation, a diagnosis, or a neatly defined goal.

Many of the people I work with have spent years trying to understand themselves or feeling that they need to change in order to fit the expectations of others. My experience has taught me that growth rarely begins with judgement or self-criticism. Instead, it often begins when people feel genuinely heard, accepted and understood. From that place, people can begin to see themselves with greater understanding, compassion and acceptance, and their relationship with themselves can gradually begin to shift.

I am a Person-Centred Counsellor, and this approach underpins the way I work. I aim to offer a relationship in which you can be honest, curious and fully yourself. I respect each client as an individual and respond to what you need from therapy — whether that is space to explore, gentle guidance, or something more structured and practical. I’m here to support you in making sense of your own experience and reconnecting with your own values, strengths and sense of self.

Alongside person-centred counselling, I work integratively, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) where helpful. I may also incorporate mindfulness, breathwork, nervous system awareness and reflective practices where these support your process. These can be explored collaboratively, depending on what feels useful and appropriate for you.

I am an AuDHD counsellor and work from a neuro-affirming perspective, supporting ADHD and autistic adults as well as people who are questioning whether neurodivergence may be part of their experience. You do not need a diagnosis to work with me. I understand, both personally and professionally, what it can be like to live in a world that is not always designed with neurodivergent minds in mind. A central part of this work can be learning to work with your brain rather than against it, building greater self-understanding, self-trust and genuine self-acceptance.

I have over 10 years’ experience working in mental health and have supported people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, burnout, identity-related challenges and periods of significant life change. In recent years, my work has increasingly focused on neurodivergence, particularly supporting ADHD and autistic adults.

Whether we are exploring longstanding patterns, navigating life’s challenges or simply making sense of experiences that have never quite had words, my hope is that our work together helps you develop a different relationship with yourself — one built on greater understanding, self-acceptance and compassion.

I currently offer online counselling across the UK and in-person sessions in Buntingford. I usually recommend weekly sessions, and we can discuss practical arrangements and availability during the initial consultation.

I offer a free 30-minute telephone consultation. This is a relaxed opportunity to meet, ask any questions you may have, and get a sense of whether working together feels right.

Cost per session to be discussed at initial consultation.