Donna has been so helpful, listening without judgement and helping me to clarify my thoughts and feelings. She helps me to feel stronger after and to realise that i am empowered to help myself.
Donna Mcallister, 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.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Donna. View 7 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
After a couple of sessions we Donna I am feeling much better. She subtly takes on board what I’m saying and gives honest and helpful advice / coping ideas. I’m so pleased to have her and would strongly recommend to anyone going through tricky times.
More about Donna
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
I am a qualified counsellor my qualifications include Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling (HONS), i am credentialed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression which lead to burnout and other difficulties. I will provide you with the opportunity to explore your issues in a confidential, non-judgemental safe space. Establishing a therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect, my role is to help you explore your thoughts and feelings you are experiencing. The first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
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
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
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
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
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)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 404751 · Expires October 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 Mcallister
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Donna has been so helpful, listening without judgement and helping me to clarify my thoughts and feelings. She helps me to feel stronger after and to realise that i am empowered to help myself.
After a couple of sessions we Donna I am feeling much better. She subtly takes on board what I’m saying and gives honest and helpful advice / coping ideas. I’m so pleased to have her and would strongly recommend to anyone going through tricky times.
Donna is an amazing therapist. She is an active listener, making you feel safe, heard and understood, letting you just dump all your thoughts and feelings and organising and addressing them all after. She gives you insights about yourself that you don’t really recognise and she helps guide you to where you want to be. Checking in regularly you won’t feel alone with Donna. Really thankful for all the help she given me
She's quite a helpful therapist and responds timely to journals and offers counter support in the best way she can
Donna is very understanding and compassionate. She listens and gives great guidance. I feel understood and heard. I reccomend working with her.
I appreciate the support that Donna offers in our session. It feels like talking to a friend, I feel listened to and understood, and am encouraged to write her at any time. The fact that I can do that brings me a high level of relief. I’m really glad she was the first therapist I matched with.
I accidentally pressed strongly disagree for one I meant strongly agree. Donna is amazing
Frequently asked questions
Does Donna Mcallister offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Donna Mcallister 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 Mcallister speak?
Donna Mcallister speaks English.
How many years of experience does Donna Mcallister have?
Donna Mcallister has 3 years of experience.
Where is Donna Mcallister licensed to practice?
Donna Mcallister is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Donna Mcallister accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Donna Mcallister 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 Mcallister offer?
Donna Mcallister 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), Existential Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Donna Mcallister?
Donna Mcallister 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 Mcallister?
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.