BACP
Donna Mcallister, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Donna is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 3+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy
● Accepting new clients
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About Donna
Donna Mcallister is a qualified counsellor with a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling (HONS) and professional credentialing in the United Kingdom through the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. With three years of clinical experience, she has supported people facing stress, anxiety and depression, including cases that have progressed to burnout and related life challenges.
She creates a personal, non-judgemental safe space where clients can explore difficult emotions and patterns. Donna focuses on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and respect, guiding clients to examine the thoughts and feelings that shape their experiences. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to each person to understand their unique situation and goals.
Recognising that seeking therapy requires courage, Donna offers steady support through the early steps of change and beyond. She aims to help clients find clearer direction, improved coping strategies and greater emotional balance by tailoring sessions to individual needs and pacing the work according to what each person is ready to address.
She creates a personal, non-judgemental safe space where clients can explore difficult emotions and patterns. Donna focuses on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and respect, guiding clients to examine the thoughts and feelings that shape their experiences. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to each person to understand their unique situation and goals.
Recognising that seeking therapy requires courage, Donna offers steady support through the early steps of change and beyond. She aims to help clients find clearer direction, improved coping strategies and greater emotional balance by tailoring sessions to individual needs and pacing the work according to what each person is ready to address.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Donna Mcallister uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients understand and work through emotional difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and coping - it can help with relationship challenges, trauma responses and intimacy-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the approach over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals even when in-person appointments are not possible, and they allow therapy to fit into busy or changing lives.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Donna Mcallister have?
Donna Mcallister has three years of professional experience in counselling.
Is Donna Mcallister a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Donna Mcallister provide therapy?
Donna Mcallister provides therapy in English.
Where is Donna Mcallister located?
Donna Mcallister is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Donna Mcallister as my therapist?
You can work with Donna Mcallister through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donna Mcallister work with international clients?
Yes, Donna Mcallister works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donna Mcallister cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Donna Mcallister. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English