Donna Tibby, BACP

Donna Tibby is a qualified integrative therapeutic counsellor who provides both solution-focused short-term work and longer-term therapy for adults aged 18 and above. She combines several evidence-informed methods to tailor a personalised approach that suits each individual's needs and goals, working with adults who are ready to explore change and greater self-awareness.

Her practice is grounded in compassion and empathy, with attention to the unique story behind each person's experience. Donna supports people facing a wide range of difficulties, including overwhelming life events, unexplained low mood, persistent anxiety, racing thoughts, relationship strains, grief, addiction, trauma and issues with self-esteem. She encourages clients to move beyond limiting labels - such as identifying solely as an anxious person - and to discover new ways of understanding and responding to their feelings. She has helped many people shift unhelpful beliefs and adopt a more flexible sense of self.

Donna blends different therapeutic theories to create a holistic framework designed to foster insight and practical change. Therapy is offered face-to-face, online nationwide, or by phone so clients can choose the format that fits their life. She adheres to the ethical framework of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and holds a full Enhanced DBS check, which is the UK background check for work with vulnerable groups.

Therapeutic approaches meeting online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take actions that align with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and when someone wants to live with more meaning despite ongoing challenges.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of relating and emotion. It helps people understand and shift ways of connecting in relationships, which can support work on trust, intimacy, and family or attachment-related issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the blend of techniques as therapy progresses in partnership with the client.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change, and they allow registered professionals and therapists to deliver consistent therapeutic support in ways that suit the client.