Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred)

Experienced integrative counsellor for life change

BACP United Kingdom

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Donna

Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and relationship struggles. She also offers support for ADHD, addictions, trauma and a wide range of life changes.

Background and approach

Donna aims to make first steps into therapy feel calm and manageable for anyone feeling uncertain about where to begin. She adapts her work to what each person needs.

Sessions can be brief and goal-focused or longer term for deeper change. Donna uses a mix of talking therapies including cognitive behavioural ideas and compassion-focused ways of working, with a person-centred stance at the core.

In practical terms she helps people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that make life harder. Together they set achievable goals and build simple tools for everyday use.

She also supports people to understand and soothe a harsh inner critic and to develop more self-compassion. Donna has around 10 years of experience and is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP (Accred).

She keeps her practice current through ongoing supervision and professional development. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, and international clients may be seen.

People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions that fit their schedule.

How chosen approaches work online

Donna frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then focus on values-based action. This approach is helpful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes.

She also works with Attachment-Based ideas to explore how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and connection. This can be useful for improving communication, reducing reactivity and building more satisfying relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Donna will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. This collaborative process means plans can change as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text messaging suit short check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people access therapy around family, work and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counsellor support?

Donna works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, addictions and trauma-related problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines a person-centred approach with cognitive behavioural techniques and compassion-focused work to suit each person's needs.

What is her background and experience?

Donna has about 10 years of clinical experience and uses integrative methods to help people make practical changes and build self-compassion.

What professional credentials and location are listed?

She is an Accredited 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 international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and billing arranged?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem ADHD

Also works with

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love Sexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexuality Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centred TherapyCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Registered with

BACP

Languages

English