Isla Donaldson, NCPS
Isla Donaldson is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Isla
Isla Donaldson is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She meets people where they are and focuses on what matters most to them in the moment. Sessions aim to restore balance, increase clarity and build a stronger sense of self.
Isla offers a calm, collaborative space. She listens closely and moves alongside clients with both support and gentle challenge.
Background and approach
Conversations include attention to bodily sensations as well as thoughts and feelings so that people can better understand how their experience shows up in the present. Her work is rooted in a person-centred and relational way of practising, which trusts people’s capacity to grow. The pace and focus of sessions are guided by each person’s needs rather than a fixed agenda.
This makes room for practical problem solving alongside deeper exploration of meaning and values. Somatic and trauma-focused methods are part of her approach. This means paying attention to moment-to-moment sensations to help process emotion and memory, and to build skills for calming and regulation.
These methods are used alongside conversational exploration and reflective listening. Isla holds NCPS as a credential and has five years of experience working with adults and young people on issues such as grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation, attachment difficulties and sexual assault and abuse. She keeps learning through ongoing professional development and additional training in areas like somatics, attachment and trauma.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS21-01342 | August 2026 |
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 Isla works with
Everything Isla lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Isla lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Somatic Therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and the way feelings are held in the body. Online work can still use gentle somatic noticing, grounding practices and guided awareness to help with stress, anxiety, trauma responses and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy work. Isla will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust pace and techniques as the relationship develops.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face connection and visual cues, phone sessions can fit easily into a busy day or require less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life while keeping continuity of care with a registered professional.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Isla commonly support?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties and depression, along with related matters such as attachment, body image and suicidal thoughts.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred, combining reflective listening with practical steps and attention to bodily sensations to help process emotion and memory.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of experience working with adults and young people on issues including grief, self-harm, trauma, relationship concerns and depression.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How do fees and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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