Donna is a patient and compassionate therapist who allows me to explore my emotions and doesn't judge. I learnt alot from her, and recommend her for her insight and thoughtfulness
Donna Murison, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Donna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Donna. View 13 reviews
- Great news, Donna is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Super kind wonderfully balanced woman. Listens with great empathy and gives me a reason to approach some for me diffult things from one week to another
More about Donna
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
My practice is integrative CBT incorporating, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy with Person-centred as the foundation. I deliver a flexible and tailored approach to suit individual needs; you are the expert in your own life and for this reason, I treat the person as opposed to the symptoms/issues/difficulties presented to me.
The therapeutic relationship is a space for personal growth, where warmth, genuineness, patience, and acceptance are prized above all. It is my privilege to work alongside my clients in setting achievable goals, building a toolkit of coping techniques & strategies for you to use in the future, and empowering people to live the richer fuller lives they deserve.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help clients manage whatever is overwhelming them by changing how they think and behave. I strongly believe; that if you change your thinking, you will change your life. Working alongside each client, exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive way.
I work with clients presenting with a wide variety of mental health concerns such as grief & loss, phone/social media addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, and unhealthy relationships with food. I have extensive experience in supporting clients through life changes, for example, perimenopause & menopause, divorce, and separation. I am trained in couple counselling using somatic family therapy.
If you are struggling it can be a relief to talk to someone who is trained to listen and understand, where you are heard and accepted. Perhaps you are critical of yourself, I can help guide you to personal growth using self-compassion, to enable you to quiet your inner critic, to be as kind to yourself as you would be to others.
I am an online & telephone-certified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I follow a set of ethical principles and guidelines that underpin my practice. I maintain and enhance the quality of my work through regular supervision and continued professional development.
PLEASE NOTE: I work with BetterHelp Mon, Tues & Wed. I do my utmost to reply to messages as quickly as possible, when there is a delay it is because I am attending to other clients or I have signed off for the day (7 pm in UK). Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Specialties
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Antisocial Personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant Personality
Blended Family Issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Commitment Issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent Personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic Violence
Eating and Food-Related Issues
Emptiness
Expats
Family of Origin Issues
Family Problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and Discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-Harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young Adult Issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 390923 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Donna Murison
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Donna is a patient and compassionate therapist who allows me to explore my emotions and doesn't judge. I learnt alot from her, and recommend her for her insight and thoughtfulness
Super kind wonderfully balanced woman. Listens with great empathy and gives me a reason to approach some for me diffult things from one week to another
I just started therapy with Donna, but very quickly established rapport with her. Donna is very understanding, supportive, non-judgmental and gives very useful and practical advice on how to deal with issues. Highly recommended!
A great listener and great at challenging thoughts/beliefs/thought processes to give different perspective.
She is amazing, patient, passionate. She finds time for all my problems no matter how silly She respects my thoughts and opinions and has helped me unravel a lot of my issues myself
I am so glad that Better Help has matched me with Donna. Even after our first session, I felt lighter. I felt seen and heard. Donna radiates warmth and compassion and is genuinely interested in helping people. Even though I work in the similar field and I am the one helping others to open up, it has always been difficult for me to open up myself. With Donna, going to those painful places that we tend to avoid was so easy. She shined light on my strengths and unique qualities. She also provided me with many tools to find forgiveness in me, to overcome self-criticism and improve my self-esteem. Donna is a wonderful therapist and I would highly recommend her.
She has helped me a great deal to understand the way my mind works. She has helped me notice my thought patterns, question them and also discover the events that created them
Donna Murison is wonderful she’s a good listener , has a non judgemental persona and has a lot of knowledge . Totally recommend
Donna is amazing and truly listens to your needs. I feel very comfortable opening up to Donna!
Donna is a wonderful, attentive and dedicated therapist. During our time in therapy, I have always felt very comfortable, respected and listened to. Donna is very professional and observant, she writes notes and remembers everything I say. She helped me navigate through immensely difficult time and find a way to get back on my feet. Her guidance is invaluable and spot on whether it is delivered via video sessions or messages. I very much enjoyed our sessions and would highly recommend seeking her out if in need of help.
Donna has been a fantastic listening ear! I felt comfortable opening up to her almost immediately! She approaches things without judgement and validates how you’re feeling while asking introspective questions to get you to consider why things happen. I really have enjoyed our time together this far and plan to continue sessions with her! Thank you!
Building a confidence in Donna, feel really comfortable. Enjoy our chats.
Dona listens really well and is very patient. She helps to guide me through what I’m feeling and relate me back to things I’ve previously said so that I can reflect.
Frequently asked questions
Does Donna Murison offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Donna Murison works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Donna Murison speak?
Donna Murison speaks English.
How many years of experience does Donna Murison have?
Donna Murison has 5 years of experience.
Where is Donna Murison licensed to practice?
Donna Murison is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Donna Murison accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Donna Murison accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Donna Murison offer?
Donna Murison offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Donna Murison?
Donna Murison can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Donna Murison?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.