Donna Watts, BACP
Donna Watts works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship pain, addiction, low self-esteem, or the effects of trauma and abuse.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +3 more
About Donna
Donna Watts works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship pain, addiction, low self-esteem, or the effects of trauma and abuse. She introduces a calm presence and an open space where people can talk about what is worrying them and start to make changes.
Donna has 14 years of experience as a counsellor and holds BACP registration, which is stated as her credential. She draws on a mix of approaches to suit different needs rather than a single method for everyone.
Background and approach
In sessions she often focuses on attachment patterns and how early relationships shape present difficulties. She also uses practical strategies to address thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety or unhelpful coping habits. Conversations are tailored so clients can try out small steps between meetings.
Donna pays attention to how past experiences, such as abandonment or adoption issues, affect current relationships. She is familiar with a wide range of concerns including autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, body image, and communication or commitment problems. People who prefer online formats can work with her by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
She accepts international clients and provides sessions in English. To begin, a simple sign-up and short matching questionnaire lead to scheduling a time that fits the client.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 412191 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Donna works with
Everything Donna lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Donna lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as progress is made. That way the plan grows from what the client needs rather than a fixed formula.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text work well for regular notes, brief support between meetings, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to arrange regular appointments around work, caring duties or travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem, plus related concerns such as body image, caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgemental, combining attachment-focused work with practical strategies from cognitive and solution-focused approaches.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of experience working as a counsellor and has practised with a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Does she hold any credentials or where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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