Donna's Profile - Counselling4All

Meet Donna

Co-Founder

Adult, Children & Young People’s Counsellor

BACP No. 187705

I believe every person holds unique worth and potential, and that within each of us lies a beauty waiting to be discovered. My journey through life has taken me across a wide range of personal and professional experiences, all of which deeply inform my work as a counsellor. I bring warmth, curiosity, and understanding into the counselling room, creating a safe space where you can feel truly seen and heard.

My background in fostering offered me invaluable insight into the emotional and mental health needs of children and teenagers, particularly those navigating attachment difficulties. This experience led me to pursue additional training, including the foundational PACE Training in DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy)—a model built on Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy, developed by Dr. Vicky Sutton.

Proffessional Background

My counselling journey has taken me into various settings, including the Turnaround Project with Relate, where I supported women and children affected by domestic abuse. I’ve also worked within both primary and secondary schools, offering support to young people—including those referred by CAMHS. Additionally, I have experience supporting individuals in recovery from addiction, having counselled in a residential drug and alcohol service.

I’m especially passionate about helping others discover their inner strengths and resources, empowering them to live authentically and with purpose. While I enjoy working with clients of all ages, I have a particular affinity for supporting teenagers through what can often be a turbulent time. As a mum of four, I’ve lived through the ups and downs of adolescence, and that experience has been one of my most valuable teachers.

Now a proud Nana to four young grandchildren, I also have a deep interest in health and wellness. When I’m not working, you’ll often find me in the kitchen exploring new plant-based recipes or diving into the latest research on natural healing and holistic wellbeing.

Qualifications

Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children & Adolescents (Iron Mill)
Post Qualifying Level 5 Counselling Children and Adolescents (CPCAB)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
CPD Training “Life Coaching For Counsellors” (Redlands Counselling Training)
CPD “Attachment, Shame and Separation” (Deep Release Training Counselling)
CPD “Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder” (Deep Release Training)
“Sexualised Trauma” Workshop (Dorset Rape Crisis)
CPD “ Risk Assessment and Working with Domestic Violence” (Free to Be)
CPD “Creative Ways of Supporting Children and Young People Affected by Domestic abuse” (Barnardos)
CPD “Sexual Violence Awareness Training” (Safer Poole Partnership)

CPD “Child Protection and Safeguarding” Level 1 (Relate)
CPD “Mental Health Awareness” (Relate)
CPD “Domestic Violence and Abuse” (Relate)
CPD “Understanding the Dynamics and Impact of Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking on Victims” (Free To Be)
CPD “Impacts and Dynamics of Domestic Violence & Abuse” (Relate)
Practitioner Level 2 ( Karl Dawson EFT) (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
CPD “Suicidal Risk and Support” ( Relate)
Foundation Course “PACE Training DDP (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) (Dr Vicky Sutton)
CPD “Safeguarding and Child Protection Skills” (AC Education)
CPD “Recognising Grooming Behaviors To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse” (Enough Abuse UK)
“Skills to Foster Training” (Five Rivers)
Foundation Level Training “Using Sandtray in Counselling & Psychotherapy” CPCAB endorsed (Way Forward Counselling Services)
CPD “Safe Guarding Children Level 3 – Designated Officer”

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