Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred), BACP
Compassionate integrative CBT therapist
- CBT and compassion focused
- Person centred approach
- Online and telephone sessions
About Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred)
Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) is a United Kingdom based therapist who draws on ten years of clinical experience to provide thoughtful, adaptable support. She works from an integrative, person-centred foundation, blending Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Solution-Focused techniques, Mindfulness-based CBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy to create a flexible approach tailored to each person’s needs. MBACP (Accred) indicates she is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she is also trained in providing therapy by phone and online.
Donna supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, and issues related to LGBT identity, family dynamics, trauma and abuse. She offers help with practical life transitions such as perimenopause and menopause, divorce and separation, and parenting challenges, and she provides couples work to explore communication and relational patterns.
Her practice emphasises a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the client is regarded as the expert in their own life. She combines evidence-based techniques with compassion-focused work to address harsh self-criticism and shame, helping people build self-compassion while developing practical strategies for everyday challenges. Donna aims to set achievable goals, teach emotion-regulation skills, and create a toolkit clients can use beyond therapy sessions.
She welcomes international clients and offers sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, adapting the format to suit individual preferences and circumstances.
Donna supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, and issues related to LGBT identity, family dynamics, trauma and abuse. She offers help with practical life transitions such as perimenopause and menopause, divorce and separation, and parenting challenges, and she provides couples work to explore communication and relational patterns.
Her practice emphasises a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the client is regarded as the expert in their own life. She combines evidence-based techniques with compassion-focused work to address harsh self-criticism and shame, helping people build self-compassion while developing practical strategies for everyday challenges. Donna aims to set achievable goals, teach emotion-regulation skills, and create a toolkit clients can use beyond therapy sessions.
She welcomes international clients and offers sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, adapting the format to suit individual preferences and circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) have?
She has 10 years of experience.
Is Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP. License details: BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #390923.
In which languages does Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) provide therapy?
English.
Where is Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) located?
United Kingdom.
How can I work with Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) as my therapist?
You can work with Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) work with international clients?
Yes, Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donna Murison, MBACP (Accred) cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that inform online therapy and practical support
Donna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, offering practical tools to manage anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress. Client-Centred Therapy underpins her work by prioritising empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own goals, creating a collaborative space where people feel heard and understood. Attachment-Based Therapy can be used to explore relational patterns and how early relationships shape current ways of connecting - it is useful for relationship issues, intimacy concerns, and attachment difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds so the work remains personally relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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