Donna Tibby, BACP

Donna Tibby is a counsellor who provides short-term and longer-term therapy for adults aged 18 and above. She works from a compassionate, person-focused stance and aims to help people understand what they are feeling. Sessions cover problems such as low mood, anxiety, racing thoughts and painful life events that feel too big to face alone.

Donna says labels can hold people back. Rather than accept a fixed identity like "I am an anxious person", she helps people test and change those beliefs. The work often looks at small, practical steps and new ways of noticing thoughts and feelings.

Her practice blends several therapeutic approaches into a personalised plan. That means sessions might use different tools and perspectives depending on what helps a person make progress. The aim is clearer self-awareness and practical changes that fit everyday life.

Donna follows the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She also holds an Enhanced DBS check. These are part of how she maintains professional standards in her work.

Therapy is offered in person across the UK and by phone or online for people who prefer not to attend face-to-face. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.

With three years' experience, Donna focuses on helping adults manage stress, relationships, grief, addiction, self-esteem, trauma and many other concerns. Her approach is warm, practical and aimed at everyday change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Donna uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and situations where worry or unhelpful thoughts get in the way of living.

She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own pace and direction. This approach supports people who need space to explore emotions and make personal choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Donna will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and adapt the methods as goals and preferences become clearer. That choice is made together and can change as therapy progresses.

Online and phone sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in when that suits the day. The exact session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain continuity of care while juggling work, family and other commitments.