Donna Murison
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About the Therapist
Donna Murison is an MBACP accredited psychotherapist offering online therapy with a warm, person-centred foundation. Her practice also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, compassion-focused CBT, mindfulness-based CBT, and solution-focused work, allowing her to adapt support to each client’s needs in a thoughtful and flexible way.
Donna has experience working across online psychotherapy, EAP services, crisis support, and volunteer counselling. She has supported clients with a wide range of mental health and social challenges, offering both brief and more in-depth therapeutic work. Her approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, psychological assessment, and creating a safe, trusting relationship that helps clients move towards positive change.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online, Telephone, Video, Text-Based
- Client groups: Adults
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Relationship Difficulties, Crisis Support, Bereavement
- Registration: MBACP Accredited
- Approach: Person-Centred, CBT, Compassion-Focused, Mindfulness-Based, Solution-Focused
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Counselling Skills Level 1–4 (COSCA Certificate)
- Certified Online & Telephone Counselling
- Ongoing CPD in Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Couples Counselling, and Bereavement
Therapy Approach
- Person-centred psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion-focused and mindfulness-based CBT
- Solution-Focused support and single-session counselling
Client Types
- Adults
- Clients seeking online or telephone therapy
- Individuals needing brief or longer-term support
- People experiencing crisis, distress, or emotional overwhelm
Areas of Support
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and PTSD-informed support
- Stress and emotional regulation
- Relationship and social difficulties
- Bereavement and loss
- Self-harm, suicide risk, and crisis support
Professional Registration
- MBACP Accredited Psychotherapist
- BACP Registered Member 00953687
- ICO Registered
- DBS and PVG Registered
Professional Experience
- Online Psychotherapist in freelance practice since 2022
- EAP counselling experience with Bupa and Telus Health / Lifeworks
- Crisis Volunteer with Shout supporting children and adults in distress
- Volunteer CBT Therapist and longstanding counselling experience in mental health services
What to Expect
Donna offers a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where clients can talk openly about what they are facing. Her work combines person-centred values with evidence-based approaches, helping clients feel understood while also offering practical tools and strategies where helpful.
Sessions are tailored to individual needs and may support people dealing with anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, bereavement, relationship difficulties, or moments of acute distress. Her aim is to help clients feel safer, more resilient, and better able to move forward with clarity and self-compassion.