Donna helped me through one of the darkest times in my life. Will forever be grateful that she was patient and attentive to me during those difficult moments.
Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred), 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.
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Donna. View 20 reviews
- Great news, Donna is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
I really felt heard and understood working with Donna, and she gave plently of practical advice and tools on how to address some of the issues I had. I saw plently of positive change working with her, and I'm sad to have to go!!
More about Donna
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
Hi, I'm Donna. I appreciate your interest in my work. You have taken a courageous step to begin therapy, and because choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming, my aim is to make those first steps feel calm and supportive. Whether you are seeking a short-term, solution-based approach to overcome specific challenges or a longer-term strategy to achieve sustainable change, I am here to help. My practice is integrative CBT, incorporating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based CBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, with a Person-Centred approach as the foundation. You are the expert in your own life, and I adapt to your needs by delivering a flexible, tailored approach.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that helps you manage whatever is overwhelming you by changing how you think and behave. I strongly believe that if you change your thinking, you will change your life. Together, a safe, warm, and trusting therapeutic relationship creates the conditions for this positive change and improved emotion regulation. It is my privilege to work alongside you, exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a confidential, non-judgemental, 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. I have extensive experience in supporting clients through life changes, for example, perimenopause & menopause, divorce, and separation. I also deliver couples therapy, providing a supportive space to explore relational dynamics and improve communication.
Discovering you have ADHD later in life often comes with a mix of relief and grief for the years spent wondering why things felt so hard—processing years of feeling misunderstood, and unlearning old coping mechanisms. Together, we will work to make sense of your diagnosis, build self-compassion, and develop tailored strategies that honour how your brain actually works.
Many people live with an inner voice that is harsh, critical, or hard to quiet. The therapeutic relationship is a catalyst for personal growth, where warmth, genuineness, patience, and acceptance are prized above all. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) helps you understand how that inner critic developed and supports you in building a gentler, more compassionate way of relating to yourself.
Rather than simply trying to 'think positively,' CFT explores the emotional systems behind threat, shame, safety, and soothing. It is especially helpful if you often blame yourself, feel like you're never good enough, or find it hard to offer yourself care and understanding. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), an evidence-based therapy designed to help people who struggle with shame, self-criticism, anxiety and low self-worth. The focus is on building a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself. Compassion in therapy is not about letting yourself off the hook or ignoring difficulties. It is responding to pain, shame and struggle with more understanding, steadiness and emotional care.
If you are struggling, it can be a relief to talk to someone in a safe, warm, and trusting therapeutic relationship, one that fosters the conditions for positive change and improved emotion regulation. It is my privilege to work alongside my clients in setting achievable goals, building a toolkit of coping techniques and strategies for you to use in the future
I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an online & telephone certified counsellor/psychotherapist. 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 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 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 the UK). Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 390923 · Renews March 2027
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, MBACP (Accred)
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Donna helped me through one of the darkest times in my life. Will forever be grateful that she was patient and attentive to me during those difficult moments.
I really felt heard and understood working with Donna, and she gave plently of practical advice and tools on how to address some of the issues I had. I saw plently of positive change working with her, and I'm sad to have to go!!
Donna is amazing. She helped me to identify unhealthy thought patterns, understand why they are there and how to transform them. Sometimes the learnings are so simple but so groundbreaking. Thank you so much.
Donna has been very understanding and intuitive. She provided several practical ways to cope with my situation and has a very calming presence
Donna is a thoughtful and compassionate therapist who has clear passion for her work. I would recommend her to anyone needing mental health assistance
As previously said Donna is empathic and yet challenges in a positive way, which is what I need...
I have been having therapy with Donna for almost a year and it is the best part of my week! I feel like she has really helped me dig deep and realise things I never thought of before which has really really helped me. I’m sad to be stopping my sessions with Donna for now, but that’s what happens when you have a good therapist who knows how to heal you! I thank her for everything xx
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, MBACP (Accred) offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) 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, MBACP (Accred) speak?
Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) speaks English.
How many years of experience does Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) have?
Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) has 10 years of experience.
Where is Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) licensed to practice?
Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) 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, MBACP (Accred) offer?
Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Systemic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred)?
Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) 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.
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