As a dedicated Mum of three , one teenager and 2 adult children , I understand the complexities and joys of family life . My personal experiences have profoundly shaped my professional journey , allowing me to connect with families on a deeper level and have an understanding of the demands that family life can have on an individual ,with a wealth of background as a nursery nurse , family support worker, youth worker ,family liaison officer in an alternative provision and school counsellor I have had the privilege of supporting individuals in various capacities .
Through these roles I have guided many in navigating , adverse childhood experiences , managing behaviours and setting boundaries , parenting support, outreach community work , building resilience and self-esteem, managing anxiety and depression and supporting neurodiverse children and their families .
I am also a qualified Mental Health First Aider. More recently I have been working delivering 1:1 emotion coaching sessions and workshops for a local CIC alongside telephone wellbeing support for a local charity. One of my core beliefs is that effective communication within a family is key to creating meaningful change , as well as working with individuals to empower themselves I would like to provide a service to families as a whole to foster a nurturing environment where you can all thrive together . I believe working together can help create a calmer , healthier future for you and your loved ones .
Working with Donna has been incredibly supportive and valuable for me . When I first reached out , I was in a very dark and overwhelming place. I felt out of controlled was dealing with a lot of anxiety, anger and stress. Through our sessions Donna has helped me understand and confront those feelings. She guided me through techniques and strategies that allowed me to regain stability, rebuild confidence and move towards a much healthier mindset . Her down to earth manner, kindness and warmth made it easy to open up and she always made me feel understood and supported. I couldn’t recommend Donna enough - she is compassionate and really committed to helping you navigate difficult times and feelings . Thank you
Deciding to attend therapy was a big decision for me and I was really nervous. Donna put me at ease from the first session and I was able to open up . Coping mechanisms were put in place for me to be able to manage my emotions which I have found really useful and I still continue to see Donna on a monthly basis .Thank you Donna
I have been seeing Donna for a good few months now and at first I didn’t think I needed to to talk to anyone , I thought I would have one session and see how it goes .Turns out I needed these more than I knew . My mind was in constant fight/flight mode and I would let other people’s actions change the way I felt about myself and my days . I feel seen with Donna like I’m not alone in what I was feeling and understood. She has helped me to self- reflect and has given me better ways to cope with my feelings . I don’t know how she does it but I have become a better person for it for my family .
My son was diagnosed with autism a few years back and was finding school and change very difficult. He went into year 3 and was having a terrible time. He would lash out and breakdown and I felt helpless as nothing I did ever seemed to help. He has been having emotional well-being sessions with Donna for a few months and the difference it has made is life changing , I don’t say that lightly , it has literally changed our home life for the better . He has learned coping strategies which he uses and teaches me . Now he has some understanding of why he feels the way he does he seems to process things better .I feel every child who has the chance to have these sessions would benefit .
