Isla Donaldson, NCPS
Isla Donaldson helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Isla
Isla Donaldson helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She supports those coping with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and complex feelings like shame, emptiness or isolation. Isla aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
She offers a calm, collaborative space where conversation and present-moment experience guide the work. Isla listens closely and reflects what matters to each person, while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasise building self-understanding and practical ways to feel steadier in day-to-day life. Isla uses a person-centred way of working that trusts an individual’s capacity to grow. She also integrates somatic and trauma-focused approaches, paying attention to bodily sensations as a route to processing difficult memories and strong emotions.
This combination helps people learn ways to regulate their nervous system and make sense of painful experiences. Her background includes five years of clinical practice and a first-class BA in Humanistic Counselling Practice. Isla has completed additional training in somatics, trauma work, attachment theory, boundaries and applied suicide intervention.
She holds the NCPS credential. People can expect practical steps alongside reflective conversation. Isla aims to help clients develop self-trust, clearer boundaries and more confidence in making choices.
If someone wants to explain their situation and ask questions before booking, Isla offers an initial conversation to discuss needs and next steps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS21-01342 | August 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 Isla works with
Everything Isla lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Isla lists
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
Somatic Therapy pays attention to body sensations and simple grounding practices. It can help people notice how stress and trauma show up in the body, and learn small, practical ways to calm or shift those sensations during and after sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, needs and preferences and together decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement is helpful, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Isla work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems, and those affected by trauma and abuse.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, centred on listening, reflection and gentle challenge to help people find clearer choices.
What is her professional background?
Isla has five years of clinical experience and a first-class BA in Humanistic Counselling Practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
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 do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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