Donna Hughes, BACP
Donna Hughes is a BACP counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what feels heavy.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Donna
Donna Hughes is a BACP counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what feels heavy. She focuses on helping people reconnect with strengths, make sense of their experience, and find practical steps forward. Donna speaks plainly and listens without rushing.
Her approach is warm and respectful, so people can set the pace of each session. Donna works from a person-centred foundation, keeping the client's values and voice at the heart of the work.
Background and approach
She also uses elements from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to suit individual needs. These techniques are chosen to help manage low mood, anxiety, panic, and the stress that comes with life changes. People come to Donna for a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and loneliness.
She also supports those dealing with guilt and shame, social anxiety, or issues specific to women. Sessions aim to untangle what is happening now and identify small, realistic changes that can make a difference. Over four years Donna has worked with varied presentations and built a straightforward way of working.
She encourages self-compassion and practical coping strategies alongside reflective conversation. Her style is collaborative - she helps people try approaches and then adjusts them to fit real life. If someone wishes to begin, Donna asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that suit them.
She accepts clients in the United Kingdom and from abroad, and offers several online session formats.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402619 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Donna works with
Everything Donna lists, in their own terms.
Online support
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Donna will listen to your concerns, try methods that suit your goals, and adjust them as you go. The process is collaborative - you decide what feels useful and what needs changing, and she supports those choices with clear steps and reflection.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls let you talk face to face, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for shorter check-ins, and text messaging suits people who prefer to write between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while still getting regular support from a registered professional.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Donna commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship worries. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, loneliness, guilt and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her core style is person-centred, which means she keeps your values and pace central. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques as helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has four years of experience working with people on common mental health and life concerns. That time has shaped a straightforward, practical approach.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP as her stated credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people who live abroad.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
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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