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Donna Lemaitre, BACP

Donna Lemaitre is a counsellor with eight years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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About Donna

Donna Lemaitre is a counsellor with eight years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works online and by phone, offering a calm, respectful space to talk through worries. Donna draws on both person-centred values and a range of therapeutic methods to suit each person she meets.

She aims to make talking about difficult things feel manageable. Sessions focus on the client's experience and pace.

Background and approach

Donna listens for what matters most and helps people build clearer ways forward. Her background includes volunteering with mental health services and three years supporting bereavement at a hospice. Those roles gave practical experience helping with loss, anxiety, depression and trauma.

She has kept up continuing professional development in areas such as trauma, abuse, bereavement and low self-esteem. In practice she uses person-centred work alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused approaches also inform her work when helpful.

She adapts techniques to each person rather than following a fixed formula. Donna understands grief can follow many types of loss, not only death. She also offers support around relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, addiction, parenting stress, work and career pressures, and coping with life transitions.

Her style is warm, non-judgemental and practical, aimed at helping people gain insight and build confidence. To start, Donna asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule. Sessions are offered in English for people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	297249	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Donna names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits, useful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current responses. It can be helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment fears and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try methods that fit the person's needs. Adjustments are made as the work progresses to keep things practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easy access to sessions from different locations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need more frequent, brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel while working with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Donna support?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related concerns. Other areas include relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem and parenting stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, non-judgemental and person-centred. She combines listening with practical techniques from approaches like CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

How much experience does she have?

Donna has eight years' experience including volunteer roles with a mental health charity and three years supporting bereavement at a hospice.

Where is Donna based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Donna?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.