Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred), BACP

Donna commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-based ideas. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and then practise new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches how to make room for difficult feelings while taking steps that match personal values, which can be useful for depression and life transitions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional reactions, helping people change repeated ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Donna collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She adapts sessions over time, checking in to see what is helpful and what might need to change, so the plan stays relevant to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or want more frequent, brief contact. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity of care, access support across locations, and work around work or family commitments.